Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Kuwait City (KWI)

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Fly from Chennai to Kuwait City with Etihad Airways

Journey from one side of the sparkling Arabian Sea to the other with Etihad flights from Chennai to Kuwait City.

When you land you’ll find an increasingly popular destination that combines the modernity of the triple Kuwait Towers with the old city of the souq. Marvel at the Grand Mosque, stroll the corniche in the sun and delve into the fascinating museums.

MAA to KWI: flight facts

Time difference -2.5 hours

Kuwait is two hours and 30 minutes behind Chennai.

Flight distance 2,384 miles

The flight from Chennai (MAA) to Kuwait City (KWI) covers 2,384 miles (3,837 kilometres) with a stop in Abu Dhabi (AUH).

Your flight from Chennai to Kuwait City

Etihad flights from Chennai (MAA) to Kuwait City (KWI) first fly over southern India, then take you soaring across the gleaming Arabian Sea to Abu Dhabi. Here you can transfer to Kuwait City swiftly, or take the opportunity for a stopover in the UAE. Then it’s just a quick flight over the Arabian Gulf to Kuwait City.

*Aircraft, cabins and services may vary by route and flight. You can check this when you search for your flight. This page was last updated Sept 2019.

Flying to Kuwait City from Chennai: FAQs

What is the currency in Kuwait City?

Kuwait’s currency is the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD) with 1000 fils making up one dinar. If you haven’t arranged your travel money before your Chennai to Kuwait City flight, you’ll find ATM’s and moneychangers all around the city. Credit cards are widely accepted too. It’s worth noting that haggling and bargaining are common in souks and beyond.

How do I get from the airport to Kuwait City?

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is around 10 miles (16 kilometres) south of Kuwait City, and getting to the city centre is relatively simple. Buses depart right outside the arrivals hall, and you can buy your tickets on board. Alternatively, take a taxi into the city in 20-30 minutes, or book a transfer with Etihad.

Top tips for Chennai to Kuwait City

dried fruits at a traditional market in kuwait city

A feast for your senses at Souq Al-Mubarakiya

Chennai is well known for its delicious food, but if you want to try authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in Kuwait then the bustling Souq Al-Mubarakiya marketplace is ideal. Wander through the heady, spice-infused air, browse the colourful stalls and haggle with traders for bargains before sampling the freshest fare they have to offer.

interior of the grand mosque kuwait city

Take a tour around the Grand Mosque

Kuwait City’s Grand Mosque is a must-visit destination with exquisite details and vast halls to marvel at. While Chennai’s Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a kaleidoscope of colours, the opulent Grand Mosque sticks largely to a sedate scheme of blues and golds to match the surrounding sea and desert environment – and is an equally extraordinary building.

Flights from Chennai to Kuwait City

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