Travelling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport is 6 hours 55 minutes.
Manchester is three hours behind Kuwait and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from KWI to MAN start from 06:10 — the earliest with Kuwait Airways. The last service of the day is at 06:30 with Kuwait Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your KWI to MAN flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Kuwait Airways has direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Manchester — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
Kuwait Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 73.08% of its services arriving as scheduled, Kuwait Airways is the most punctual carrier operating KWI to MAN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between KWI and MAN:
London Heathrow Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport flight is C$185. A return plane ticket right now is C$404. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KWI to MAN.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from KWI to MAN is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
81.62% of flights departing from Kuwait International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from KWI.
Central Kuwait to Kuwait International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near KWI? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider booking a hotel near MAN if you're on a late Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Manchester. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Manchester in January.
When reserving your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Manchester Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KWI to MAN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Manchester is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.