There are 3 ways to get from Erbil to Kuwait by plane or car
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Fly to Kuwait International Airport
best- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI)plane EBL - KWI
5h 52m$174–421Drive 1,018.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Erbil to Kuwait Citycar 1,018.4 km
11h 21m$47–68Fly to Basra International Airport, drive
- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Basra International Airport (BSR)plane EBL - BSR
- Drive from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Kuwait Citycar
9h 30m$574–1,832
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Kuwait is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Kuwait is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $170 - $430.
The distance between Erbil and Kuwait is 876 km. The road distance is 1018.4 km.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Erbil to Kuwait, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Erbil to Kuwait is 1018 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Erbil to Kuwait.
There are 119+ hotels available in Kuwait.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Kuwait?
Middle East Airlines, Kuwait Airways, and six other airlines fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Kuwait International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Basra International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
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