Flying from Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to Kuwait Airport (KWI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Mohammed V Airport to Kuwait Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Kuwait's timezone is UTC+3, making Kuwait two hours ahead of Casablanca.
Take your pick of three weekly Mohammed V Airport to Kuwait Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Kuwait Airways is the earliest flight available. Kuwait Airways operates the latest service of the day at 13:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your CMN to KWI flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Kuwait (and then exploring more of Kuwait!) is easy with Kuwait Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Mohammed V Airport to Kuwait Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Kuwait Airways on this route.
Among carriers operating CMN to KWI flights, Kuwait Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mohammed V Airport to Kuwait Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CMN and KWI include:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Madinah Airport
Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport
Handy information about Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
Of all flights departing from Mohammed V Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Mohammed V Airport from central Casablanca, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Mohammed V Airport to Kuwait Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CMN:
Arriving at Kuwait Airport (KWI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mohammed V Airport to Kuwait Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KWI instead:
Pick up a Kuwait Airport rental car and explore Kuwait and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Kuwait Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to central Kuwait
Kuwait Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Kuwait. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kuwait Airport (KWI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mohammed V Airport to Kuwait Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Kuwait in March.
When booking your flight from Mohammed V Airport to Kuwait Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Kuwait, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 48ºC (118ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMN to KWI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.