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4 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Kuwait City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Jazeera Airways
• SAUDIA
• Kuwait Airways
• flynas

Flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Kuwait City (KWI).

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

• Kuwait Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Jazeera Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Riyadh to Kuwait City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $151 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to $168 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippine Airlines and SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City most commonly pass through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Riyadh to Kuwait City route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $145 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $182: a $37 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 Riyadh to Kuwait City route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Kuwait City flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 17%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 9:20 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $167. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Kuwait City takes 1h 20m, covering 305 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 Riyadh to Kuwait City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $107.

flynas is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riyadh to Kuwait City flights are:

• flynas: 95% on time
• SAUDIA: 93% on time
• Kuwait Airways: 91% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 91% of the time on average.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 9h 06m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Kuwait City Airport (KWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Sixt
· GREEN MOTION
· Hertz
· Budget
· Dollar

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Kuwait City range from $128 to $222, with an average of $167 over the past 12 months. Anything below $128 counts as a good deal.