Kuwait Airways flies non-stop to Kuwait from London Heathrow Terminal 4, with a daily flight and a second flight on some days, and from Manchester Terminal 2 three times a week. All UK flights land at Terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport, the airline's home terminal.

The non-stop flight from London Heathrow takes about 6 hours 15 minutes, and from Manchester about 6 hours 40 minutes. Kuwait is 3 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 2 hours ahead during British Summer Time.

In Economy you can take one 7kg cabin bag, up to 56 x 46 x 25 cm. Checked baggage is two 23kg bags on an Economy fare and one 32kg bag on Economy Saver. Business Class includes two 32kg bags and First Class three, with an 11kg cabin bag. Some routes also have an Economy Zero Bag fare with no checked bag.

They are Kuwait Airways' main Economy fares. Economy Saver includes one 32kg bag and earns 50% of the base Oasis Club miles. Economy includes two 23kg bags and earns full miles. Economy Flexi, the top Economy fare, earns 125% of the base miles. Change and refund rules vary by fare, so we confirm them for your dates before you pay.

Yes. British citizens need a visa to visit Kuwait, which most can get online from Kuwait's Ministry of Interior or on arrival. British citizens born in Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sudan, Syria or Yemen can't get a visa on arrival and must get one from the Kuwaiti Embassy before travelling. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after you arrive.

No. Kuwait Airways doesn't serve alcohol on board. Bringing alcohol, pork products or narcotics into Kuwait is also banned, so don't pack them in your luggage.

Yes. You can fly from London or Manchester to Kuwait and change planes there for cities such as Lahore, Islamabad, Dhaka, Kochi, Mumbai and Delhi on one ticket. Some of these routes only fly a few times a week, so we find the best connection for your dates.

Most routes are flying, including London and Manchester to Kuwait. In 2026, regional conflict closed Kuwaiti airspace for several weeks in March and April, and Kuwait International Airport now runs from Terminals 4 and 5 while Terminal 1 is closed. As of 19 October 2026, the FCDO does not advise against travel to Kuwait, but it warns of a risk of further attacks in the region and possible flight cancellations. We check the latest status before you book and again before you fly.