Travelling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 40 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt is two hours behind Kuwait, where Kuwait International Airport is located. Frankfurt observes the UTC+1 timezone.
With three weekly flights between the two airports, Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Kuwait Airways operates the earliest flight at 08:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from KWI to FRA is with Kuwait Airways at 08:50.
To avoid missing your KWI to Frankfurt flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt ticket. Start your journey at KWI and end it at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Take to the skies with Kuwait Airways. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from KWI to Frankfurt with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central Kuwait to KWI takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to KWI? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Kuwait International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from KWI make it to their destination as scheduled 81.62% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Frankfurt
$134 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt flight. Return flight tickets start from $392. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book seven months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from KWI to Frankfurt.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from KWI to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. Following your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Following your KWI to Frankfurt flight, settle in at a hotel near HHN. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Travel to Frankfurt in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before locking in your Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from KWI to Frankfurt around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Frankfurt right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Frankfurt:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are top sights which should be on any good Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.