Direct flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul

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Kuwait City

Kuwait

Kuwait

KWI

Kuwait International Airport

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Turkey

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Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)

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Distance
1,361 miles  ·  (2,190 km)
Flight time
3 hours and 50 minutes
Airlines
  • Jazeera Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • Turkish Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321 (sharklets)
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Airbus A330-800
  • Airbus A330-900neo
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 737-900 (winglets)
  • Boeing 777-300ER

Kuwait City to Istanbul Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from KWI to IST, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Istanbul

What is the best time to visit Istanbul?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near Istanbul are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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Istanbul is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul

Airline-specific flight schedules from Kuwait City to Istanbul

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Kuwait City KWI to Istanbul IST. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their KWI IST flight schedule.

Jazeera Airways
Jazeera Airways flight schedulefrom Kuwait City to Istanbul

Jazeera Airways flights start in May
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Kuwait Airways
Kuwait Airways flight schedulefrom Kuwait City to Istanbul

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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines flight schedulefrom Kuwait City to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Kuwait City to Istanbul Flights

Flights from KWI to IST are operated 14 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 01:40 - 22:30. The earliest flight departs at 01:40, the last flight departs at 22:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Business Class and First Class. Premium Economy is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Kuwait City to Istanbul takes 3 hours and 50 minutes. The flight distance between Kuwait City and Istanbul is 1,361 miles (or 2,190 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Istanbul?

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy) (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

How many flights per week are there from KWI to IST?

There are 14 flights per week flying from Kuwait City to Istanbul (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

3 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Kuwait City to Istanbul.

How far is Istanbul from Kuwait City?

The distance from Kuwait City to Istanbul is 1,361 miles (2,190 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from KWI airport to IST airport?

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and Turkish Airlines are flying nonstop from Kuwait City to Istanbul.

What alliances have direct flights from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Kuwait City to Istanbul.

What classes are available from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Business Class and First Class.

What aircraft types fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

Aircraft types that fly from Kuwait City to Istanbul:

  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Airbus A320neo
  • Airbus A321 (sharklets)
  • Airbus A321neo
  • Airbus A330-800
  • Airbus A330-900neo
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 737-900 (winglets)
  • Boeing 777-300ER

What is the earliest flight departing from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

The earliest flight departs at 01:40 from Kuwait City and arrives at 05:30 at Istanbul.

What is the latest flight available from Kuwait City to Istanbul?

The latest flight departs at 22:30 from Kuwait City and arrives at 02:15 at Istanbul.

Popular flights from Kuwait City via Istanbul

Non-stop flights from KWI to IST

1,361 miles (2,190 km)  ·  3h 50m

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