Travelling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Ottawa is 7 hours behind Kuwait, where Kuwait International Airport is located. Ottawa operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from KWI to Ottawa. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll need an embassy visa for Canada if you have a passport from Kuwait and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Kuwait International Airport to Ottawa, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Kuwait, KWI can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 58 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to KWI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Ottawa
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuwait International Airport to Ottawa is C$656. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,178. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from KWI to Ottawa if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a ticket from Kuwait International Airport to Ottawa.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to YND if you have a late flight from Kuwait International Airport to Ottawa. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Central Ottawa is around 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). After your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Ottawa has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 19 minutes.
The journey will take about 43 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to YOW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from KWI to Ottawa:
Best time to go to Ottawa
Plan your trip to Ottawa during the high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Or, book your flights from Kuwait International Airport to Ottawa in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before you book a flight from Kuwait International Airport to Ottawa, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap flights from KWI to Ottawa around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Ottawa, check out our range of hotels including:
Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal are a couple of big attractions to put on your Ottawa to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Gallery of Canada.
Complete your Ottawa trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Ottawa and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one go to find the perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Kuwait International Airport to Ottawa.