Route Network
Kuwait City Kuwait Airport connects 70 destinations worldwide, with Dubai standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to New York, and the shortest flight is to Ahwaz.
Route and destination data updated February 14, 2026.
Kuwait City Kuwait Airport is served by 33 airlines, with Kuwait Airways in the lead at 34% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 72% of routes. 24 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 33 airlines operate international routes, compared with zero airlines serving domestic routes. Kuwait Airways is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to New York with a flight time of 13 hrs.
Kuwait City Kuwait Airport provides direct service to 37 countries across four continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international. United Arab Emirates is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #233 - Total destinations
- #1,085 - Domestic destinations
- #94 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #188 - Total flights
- #1,076 - Domestic flights
- #65 - International flights
- #233 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #147 - Total distance flown
- #151 - Distance per flight
- #171 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,503 ft 3,506 m 11,503 ft · 3,506 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,503 ft 3,506 m 11,503 ft · 3,506 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,227 ft 3,422 m 11,227 ft · 3,422 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | |
| 11,227 ft 3,422 m 11,227 ft · 3,422 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete |
Runway Length
Runways at Kuwait City Kuwait Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.