Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.
Kuwait's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Kuwait two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Flights from MAA to KWI start at 02:05 — the first with Jazeera Airways. The last service of the day is at 22:45 with IndiGo. Overall, there are 29 weekly Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAA to KWI flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
There are direct flights from Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport, so getting to Kuwait (and then exploring more of Kuwait!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
Kuwait Airways ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MAA to KWI flights, with 88.57% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and KWI:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
R 1,844 is currently the best price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,392. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to KWI, book your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAA to KWI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Of the flights that depart from Chennai Airport, 76.04% touch down on time at their destination.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Kuwait's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Kuwait International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
From Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Kuwait in April.
The warmest month in Kuwait is July, with temperatures ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 46ºC (115ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Kuwait International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAA to KWI around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kuwait
Kuwait is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Kuwait waiting to be discovered. About 32 kilometres south of Kuwait, a visit to Al Aḩmadī will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre, KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC.
Salwa is another must-experience destination in Kuwait and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait. No trip is complete without a visit to Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11.