The only commercial airport in Kuwait, Kuwait International Airport is located south of the capital, Kuwait City. Our Kuwait International Airport guide is a handy tool for visitors to the airport, with useful information regarding terminal facilities, public transport access and nearby accommodation options. After several lengthy delays major expansion plans (including the building of a second terminal) are back on track and are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016. Airport information desks are located in the arrivals area on the ground floor of the terminal building, in the departures area, and in the transit area. From central Kuwait City, take the southbound Route 50, also known as King Faisal Road and follow it to the designated westbound turn off for the airport. The total drive time to the airport from the city centre is approximately 20 minutes. Bus:Buses to Kuwait City (route 501) depart from outside Arrivals. The journey time is about 30 minutes, and the fare is around KD0.25.
Taxi:Taxis (tel: +965 2431 9829) are readily available; the taxi desk is located in Arrivals on the ground floor. The fare to the city centre is around KD6-7. It is recommended to agree this fee in advance with the driver before entering a vehicle. There are two banks that also provide currency exchange services within the large terminal. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available at numerous points within Kuwait International Airport, including the entrance hall, departure areas and luggage collection points. Additionally, public telephones are located at various points in the terminal and there are two mobile telephone hire outlets. There is a good choice of restaurants and cafés at Kuwait International Airport, predominantly in the food court after the security area. Numerous eateries are also available in the Commercial Centre next to the arrivals hall. Options at the airport include popular fast food outlets, coffee shops and an Italian restaurant. There are two duty-free shops in the terminal, as well as a wide range of shops in the Commercial Centre adjacent to the terminal building.
Reports or enquiries of lost or found items can be made to the lost property office (tel: +965 2474 4256). An online submission form for lost items is available on the airport’s website. Other facilities at the airport include a nursery, several prayer areas and a medical centre. A children’s play zone is situated in the departures hall. There are two first-class lounges with fax and internet facilities. The airport is accessible to physically disabled passengers. Lifts take passengers from the ground floor to the first floor, wheelchairs are available on request, and reserved car parking is available close to the terminal. Any passengers who may require additional assistance are advised to notify their airline before travelling. Short- and long-term parking, with a capacity of around 2,500 vehicles, is available at Kuwait International Airport. Among the options is a multistorey car park immediately adjacent to the Commercial Centre, and a car park located on street level next to Arrivals.
Passengers can reach the departures hall using escalators, travelators and lifts to the first floor of the terminal building. A long-term car park is situated a short distance away from the terminal building. Valet parking is also available. International car hire companies: Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National are represented at Kuwait International Airport, along with a handful of local operators. Desks for all operators are located in the arrivals area. There is one hotel located on-site at Kuwait International Airport, but this is for the use of transit passengers only. Another option is located nearby, but most hotels are in the city – some of these offer shuttle services to the airport. Level 30, Arraya Center, Alshuhada Street, Near Courtyard Marriott, Kuwait City GPS coordinates: Latitude 29.370292 Longitude 47.992811 Public parking is available in the center. This is a paid-service 09:00 - 17:00 (submission only) 09:00 - 17:00 with Appointment Only
Working days and hours during Ramadan 9:00 – 14:30 for submission (with Appointment Only) 14:00 – 15:30 for Passport Collection You can also sign up for our SMS messaging service and receive a text on your mobile phone as soon as your passport is ready to be collected at the visa application centre. You may opt for the courier service to avoid having to come back to collect your passport. Please see the user pay services page on this website for more information. Cancellation of visa application and passport withdrawal If you wish to cancel your visa application you must provide a brief written explanation of the reasons for withdrawal. Request forms are available at the visa application centre and it may take up to 2 days to process your request. Your visa application fee is refundable only if a payment has been made and your application is not submitted or if you have not provided your biometrics information. All visa application centres have step-free access for wheelchairs.
Applicants who have a disability or who have accessibility requirements are encouraged to bring someone to assist them. Lifts are also accessible for use where necessary. Please note that VFS Global staff will be available to assist any applicant with special needs - click here. Please note that access to the visa application centre is restricted to visa applicants only. The only exceptions to this policy are: Mobile phones are permitted in the visa application centre, but they must be switched to silent or vibrate mode. They should be switched on before entering the VAC. Devices that cannot be switched on cannot be taken into the visa application centre. Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording permitted. Mobile phones have to be put away when you are dealing with our staff. Only one airline cabin size bag 45 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm (18” x 12” x 8”) per applicant is permitted in the VAC. Larger bags cannot be taken into the visa application centre and must be stored elsewhere.