Kuwait Airways is Kuwait’s national airline, based at Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City. After pausing flights early in 2026, it restarted from Kuwait on 26 April 2026, and its restart schedule included Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Frequencies and days change often, so confirm the current timetable with the airline before you book.
Updated November 2026 · HappyFares
Kuwait Airways is not a household name for most Indian flyers, but it connects several Indian cities with Kuwait and, through Kuwait City, with other destinations. Here is what can be said with confidence, and what you should check yourself.
Which Indian cities does Kuwait Airways fly to?
When Kuwait Airways resumed operations on Sunday 26 April 2026 from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport, its restart schedule included five Indian cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Reports at the time described three weekly flights to each of them. Airlines adjust frequencies as they rebuild a network, so treat that as a starting point rather than today’s timetable.
Earlier in April the airline had announced a plan to serve India through Dammam in Saudi Arabia, with Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai in that plan. That was announced before the restart from Kuwait itself, so do not assume it still applies.
Where do you change planes: what is the Kuwait City hub?
Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City is the airline’s home base. A flight from India to Kuwait City can be a final destination for family visits and work travel, or a connection point onto the airline’s other routes. If you connect, check whether both flights are on one ticket. A single booking generally means the airline looks after your onward flight if the first one runs late, while two separate bookings leave that risk with you.
Also leave a comfortable gap between flights. Terminals and transit procedures differ between airports, and a short connection is where most missed flights happen.
What cabins and fares can you expect?
The airline’s own booking form offers Economy, Business and First as cabin choices. Which of these is actually sold on a particular India flight depends on the aircraft used, so look at the cabin options shown for your date and route instead of assuming. Fare rules such as changes, refunds and seat selection also vary by fare type, and the fare conditions shown at the time of booking are the ones that count.
Prices on Gulf routes tend to move with school holidays, festivals and Eid, so a flexible date search usually shows noticeably different fares from one week to the next.
What are the baggage and check-in rules?
Kuwait Airways publishes separate pages for free baggage, free carry-on baggage, excess baggage rates, online check-in and home check-in on its own website. Allowances differ by route, cabin and fare, and this guide does not quote a number because it could not be confirmed for every India route. Read the allowance printed on your ticket, and compare it with the airline’s baggage page before you pack.
- Check the allowance on your ticket, not a general rule of thumb.
- Look at the airline’s online check-in page for when it opens on your flight.
What should you check before you travel to Kuwait?
Entry rules for Kuwait depend on your passport and purpose of travel, and this guide does not state them because they were not confirmed from an official source. Check the current requirements with the airline and Kuwait’s official channels, and make sure your passport has enough validity left. Keep a printed or saved copy of your ticket and any onward booking.
How do you pick between airlines on this route?
Start with what matters to your trip. If you are visiting family, a flight timed for a sensible arrival hour often matters more than saving a little on the fare. If you are travelling for work, a fare that allows changes can be worth more than the cheapest option. Compare the total journey, including baggage allowance, because a low fare with a small allowance can end up costing more than a slightly higher fare with more included.
Because the network was rebuilt in stages after the April 2026 restart, it also helps to look at the schedule a few weeks before you travel, and again a few days before. Airlines can retime or cancel a flight, and a ticket booked through a travel site is usually changed through the same place, so keep your booking reference and contact details up to date.
Finally, carry the documents the airline asks for: a passport with enough validity, your e-ticket and, if you are connecting, proof of your onward flight. Arrive at the airport early enough for bag drop, since international counters usually close well before departure.
Common Questions
Does Kuwait Airways fly from India?
Its restart schedule from 26 April 2026 included Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Confirm the current schedule on the airline’s website before booking.
Is it a nonstop flight?
The India flights restarted as services between Indian cities and Kuwait City. For a trip beyond Kuwait, you will normally change planes there.
Which airport does Kuwait Airways use in Kuwait City?
Its flights operate from Kuwait International Airport, and the restart in April 2026 was from Terminal 4.
How much baggage can I carry?
It depends on route, cabin and fare. Your ticket shows the allowance, and the airline’s baggage page explains the rules.
Are there other airlines between India and Kuwait?
Yes. Other carriers, including Jazeera Airways, have also served Kuwait from India, so it is worth comparing timings and fares across airlines.
Does Kuwait Airways charge for check-in?
This guide found no published check-in charge. Check the airline’s check-in pages and your fare conditions for any fees before you travel.
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Rules, schedules and fees change. Verify current specifics with Kuwait Airways, DGCA or the airport before you travel.
