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Among airlines operating Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Jazeera Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Flights from Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Kuwait City (KWI) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Jazeera Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $157 round-trip, compared to $349 via a layover through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $3–$86 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jazeera Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Most connecting flights from Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi pass through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $115 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $184: a $69 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi:

• Earliest: departs at 4:20 am and lands at 6:03 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 12:13 am.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% below the route average of $158. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi takes 1h 43m, covering 528 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $192, which is 214% above the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour ahead of Kuwait City (Gulf Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Kuwait City to Abu Dhabi range from $108 to $226, with an average of $158 over the past 12 months. Anything below $108 counts as a good deal.