Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Kuwait's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Kuwait seven hours ahead of Durham.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RDU to KWI flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kuwait International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and KWI:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
C$579 is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$1,487. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to KWI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to KWI.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kuwait International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RDU arrive on schedule 80.09% of the time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kuwait International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kuwait International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Explore without limits with a Kuwait International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Kuwait and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Kuwait International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Kuwait. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kuwait International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Kuwait based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Kuwait is July, with temperatures ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 46ºC (115ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kuwait International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to KWI around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kuwait
Kuwait has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Kuwait you'll want to see. Around 32 kilometres south of Kuwait, a visit to Al Aḩmadī will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Kuwait Oil Company Unity Centre, KOC Maintenance Offices and Ahmadi Oasis KOC.
Salwa is another essential stop in Kuwait and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Kuwait. No journey is complete without a visit to Anjafa Beach West Side, Al Hashemi Marine Museum and Salwa garden block 11.
