Located in Fervaniye, one of the six administrative divisions of Kuwait, and serving the capital city of Kuwait, Kuwait airport is located 15,5 kilometers south of Kuwait. Spreading over an area of 37,7 square kilometers, the airport serves as the main hub for Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airlines. There are 5 terminals available within the airport. Of these terminals, Terminal 3 is used by private jet charter companies.
Part of the airport complex serves as the Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base, which includes the headquarters of the air forces. There is also the Kuwait Air Force Museum within the headquarters. There are Boeing KC-767 aircraft belonging to the Italian Air Force in the military area for the fight against the terrorist organization ISIS.
Kuwait private jet charter prices
Although Kuwait Airport air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Kuwait are as follows.
| Light Jet | 23.550 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 28.950 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 39.000 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Kuwait Airport by Kenzo Tange
The airport was first established in 1927 to be a stopover for British planes to reach India. The airport was opened to civil aviation in 1979 and was designed by Kenzo Tange, one of the most important architects of the 20th century.
In the last days of the Gulf War on February 27, 1991, the airport became the scene of a tank war between Iraqi forces and the US Army Special Forces. The aerodrome underwent a major renovation and expansion project from 1999 to 2001, during which the old parking lot was cleared and a terminal expansion was carried out. This included new check-in areas, a new entrance to the airport, a multi-storey car park structure and an aerodrome shopping mall.
In 2011, the Civil Aviation Department announced its intention to expand the Kuwait International Airport to serve more passengers and more aircraft. The General Directorate of Civil Aviation reached an agreement with Foster + Partners for the new terminal building planned to be built.
The foundation of the new terminal building, calculated as 900 million Kuwaiti dinars, was laid on May 9, 2017. On May 22, 2018, Jazeera Airways opened its own private terminal at Kuwait International Airport, which was named as Terminal 5. On August 8, 2018, Terminal 4 was opened to cater to all flights operated by Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait.
Information about Kuwait city, places to visit
Kuwait City, which is an important place in the history of humanity due to its location, is one of the most important touristic centers in the region. Kuwait Towers, which are the landmarks of the country, the Liberation Tower symbolizing the liberation of Kuwait, the Great Mosque, the largest mosque in Kuwait, the Kuwait National Artifacts Museum and the Tareq Rajab Museum are among the places that should be seen by those who prefer this country especially for cultural tourism.
Among the important holiday spots of Kuwait, which has succeeded in distinguishing itself from other Middle Eastern countries with its beaches, are Al Kout Beach, which is one of the most active areas of Kuwait, Dhow Port, Failaka Island, which attracts the most visitors in Kuwait, and the artificially created Green Island.
Kuwait City transportation guide
Airport shuttle bus number X3 departs from Kuwait Airport to the city center every hour. Apart from airport shuttles, 3 bus lines (13, 99 and 501) provide transportation to the city center every 30 minutes. These buses serve between 04:30 and 23:45.
Airport taxis are available outside the airport and can be recognized by their yellow plates. Most Kuwait airport taxis have taximeters, which are often overlooked. Therefore, you must agree on the taxi fare before entering the vehicle. Many hotels offer to arrange airport transfers at fixed prices or as a free ride.
Private limousine services are also available at the airport. In order to benefit from the limousine services, it is necessary to rent 24 hours in advance.
Passengers who want to reach the city center with their personal vehicle can reach the capital in approximately 30 minutes via the main road numbered Riyadh Rd/50.
