Kuwait is located in the northwest of Arabian Gulf in Asia. The country has an area of about 17 thousand square kilometers with nine small islands. It has borders with Iraq to the north and west, Arab Saudi to the south, and Arabian Gulf to the east. Kuwait, the busiest and largest city, is also the name of its capital. Kuwait is rich in oil reserves, ranking the fifth in the world. Oil export has been bringing a huge benefit to the country. Oil and related products account for nearly 95% in total export revenue of the country.
Being dubbed the fortress construction of works near water, Kuwait is the convergence of the most famous tourist attractions in the Middle East. It is a modern Kuwait City with Liberation Tower (over 372 meters of height - one of the tallest tower in the world) - the symbol of a dynamic city. Or, it is Kuwait Towers in Dasman with the complex of three towers. The biggest tower is 187 meter tall with an observatory of 123 meter high and a luxury restaurant. The second one is 145.8 meter high with a huge lake. The third one is the management center which monitors the light and power for the rest buildings. All of the work is one of the highlight points in this city. Also, there are some appealing museums in Kuwait such as Kuwait National Museum and Museum of Science and Natural History. All documents relating to science and history such as machinery of oil and gas, electronics, aerospace, aviation, and zoology industries... are stored in the Museum of Science and Natural History.
Exploring religious culture is one of interesting experiences after flights to Kuwait. There are two beautiful churches in design of traditional Islamic style in Kuwait: Siddiqa Fatima Zahra Mosque in Abdullah Al-Salem and Ras Salmiya Mosque. These are two should-not-miss attractions when traveling Kuwait. In addition, the cathedral opposite of Seif Palace with a striking traditional style should not be a missing point. Coming to the park or Kuwait Zoo to relax and immerse into the nature, as well as explore and study about animals such as birds, giraffes, zebras, elephants, tigers, lions... is also an interesting experience.
At present, only Kuwait International Airport accepts direct flights to Kuwait from domestic and international points. This is one of the busiest airports in the Middle East as well as in Asia. Tourists can choose flights from Kuwait at the airport to destinations around the world. Such major airports in Vietnam as Noi Bai International Airport and Tan Son Nhat International Airport do not having direct flights from Vietnam to Kuwait; therefore, tourists have to transit at other airports to reach Kuwait. For example, if you want to fly with reputable airlines operating Vietnam - Kuwait flights, you can choose to take flights of Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air India, Qatar Airways, and Cebu Pacific.
Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait (KWI) - Kuwait
Kuwait
Royal Jordanian -> 579 USD Oman Air -> 298 USD Asiana Airlines -> 1,026 USD Air India -> 447 USD Gulf Air -> 465 USD Etihad Airways -> 509 USD Biman Bangladesh Airlines -> 369 USD Ethiopian Airlines -> 499 USD Egypt Air -> 431 USD Klm Royal Dutch Airlines -> 1,245 USD Jet Airways <-> 389 USD British Airways <-> 1,212 USD Kuwait Airways -> 195 USD Vietnam Airlines -> 1,782 USD Singapore Airlines -> 544 USD Deutsche Lufthansa -> 1,127 USD Hahn Air -> 378 USD China Southern Airlines -> 541 USD Emirates Airlines -> 298 USD Malaysia Airline -> 564 USD
Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways are two most famous airlines in Kuwait. Kuwait Airways is the major national airline of the country. It is operating at Kuwait International Airport with many domestic and international flights. Kuwait Airways flights mostly have destinations in Asia, Europe, and America. Other international airlines having direct flights to Kuwait are Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Rotana Jet, Saudia, Shaheen Air, Turkish Airlines, Yemenia, United Airlines, Syrian Air, Mahan Air, Lufthansa, KLM, Iran Aseman Airlines, Iran Air, Iraqi Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Air Go Airlines, Air India Express, Air India, and Cebu Pacific...
Country City Thailand -> Kuwait 271 USD Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Phuket, Khon Kaen, Narathiwat, Ubon Ratchath, Koh Samui, Udon Thani India -> Kuwait 282 USD Mumbai Vietnam -> Kuwait 510 USD Nha Trang, Da Nang, Tuy Hoa, Thanh Hoa United Arab Emirates -> Kuwait 195 USD Dubai Hong Kong -> Kuwait 386 USD Hongkong United States -> Kuwait 1,408 USD Washington Cambodia -> Kuwait 551 USD Sihanoukville, Phnom Penh Lao, People's Dem. Rep. -> Kuwait 585 USD Vientiane
Major flights to Kuwait are flights from European, Asian and American countries:
Country |
City |
United Arab Emirates |
Dubai, Sharjah, Dubai-Al Maktoum, Abu Dhabi |
Egypt |
Cairo, Luxor, Assiut, Sohag, Assiut, Sharm el-Sheikh, Alexandria-Borg el-Arab |
United Kingdom |
London-Heathrow |
Germany |
Frankfurt, Munich |
Turkey |
Istanbul-Atatürk, Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen |
Qatar |
Doha |
Jordan: |
Amman-Queen Alia |
India |
Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, Kozhikode, Mangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram |
Iran |
Ahwaz, Isfahan, Lar, Mashhad, Shiraz, Abadan, Lamerd |
Bangladesh |
Dhaka, Chittagong |
Syria |
Damascus, Latakia |
Philippines |
Manila |
Ethiopia |
Addis Ababa |
Arab Saudi |
Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, Taif, Dammam |
Bahrain |
Bahrain |
Iraq |
Najaf |
Oman |
Muscat |
Pakistan |
Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Sialkot |
Sri Lanka |
Colombo |
United States |
Washington-Dulles, New York-JFK |
Yemen |
Mukalla, Sana'a |
Lebanon |
Beirut |
Netherlands |
Amsterdam |
Thailand |
Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi |
Switzerland |
Geneva |
Malaysia |
Kuala Lumpur |
France |
Paris-Charles de Gaulle |
Italy |
Rome-Fiumicino |
Austria |
Vienna |
Climate in Kuwait is portrayed by dry and hot weather. In summer (from May to October), the humidity in this country is very low and the temperature is about 50°C, even 55°C in July and August. Sand storm often happens in this season. Popular languages in Kuwait are Arabic and English. Arabic is the official national language in Kuwait. Meanwhile, English is used more popularly in business and finance. All communications between ministries of Kuwait government must be written in the Arabic language.
One of the most famous specialties in Kuwait is date palm. This will be an ideal gift for friends after the trip. You should go shopping at local markets where the price is more affordable than that at supermarkets. Import products in Kuwait are not expensive. Credit cards are accepted at many restaurants, hotels, stores, parks, shopping centers, and sightseeing spots. Thus, tourists should bring credit cards to make payment more convenient and avoid losing cash.
People in Kuwait are mostly Muslim; thus, pork is hardly found at stores in this country. Kuwait has some strict regulations on using wine. Some restaurants still serve, but if you want to drink, you have to pay more money. Dishes with ingredients from meats of goats and beef are easily found in this country. Cuisine in Kuwait is partly impacted by cuisine in Spain, due to the occupation of Spain in the past.
Although security in Kuwait is more ensured than other countries in the Middle East, you are highly recommended not to go out alone. In addition, you should pay attention to the wearing style of local people and have suitable choices with your clothes when going out. Remember, women in Kuwait are not allowed to shake hands or hug with the opposite gender; thus, let's respect their customs and act properly.