Snapshot
Kuwait at a glance
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Population
- 4,985,716
- Area
- 17,818 km²
- Calling code
- +965
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Generally safe
- Passport rank
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Kuwait
Explore Al Ahmadi, Kuwait City and Sabah as Salim. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency KWDTime in Kuwait City 06:05UTC+03:00Country codes KW / KWT
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Kuwait City. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
10 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Liberation Tower (Kuwait)
Liberation Tower (Kuwait) is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Grand Mosque of Kuwait
Grand Mosque of Kuwait is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Kuwait National Museum
Kuwait National Museum is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
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Holy Family Co-Cathedral, Kuwait
Holy Family Co-Cathedral, Kuwait is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Kuwait Water Towers
Kuwait Water Towers is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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2015 Kuwait mosque bombing
2015 Kuwait mosque bombing is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Kuwait Towers
Kuwait Towers is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Al Hamra Tower
Al Hamra Tower is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Arraya Tower
Arraya Tower is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Sadu House
Sadu House is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Kuwait City
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
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Arrive with a little context
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KWI
An arrival option for Kuwait City
Kuwait International Airport
13.3 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Kuwait City. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at KWI
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KWI airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait International Airport | KWI | 13.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait City · OKKK
Elevation206 ft
Coordinates29.224487, 47.969813
Runways
15L / 33R
11483 × 148 ft
ASP15R / 33L
11155 × 148 ft
CON16 / 34
15026 × 197 ft
ASPHRadio frequencies
APP121.3 MHz
ATIS126.225 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
TWR118.3 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Kuwait City
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Stops along the route
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Kuwait City. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 10 ideas for Kuwait City — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
Browse things to do, food & stays
Liberation Tower (Kuwait)
Directions ↗Liberation Tower (Kuwait) is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Grand Mosque of Kuwait
Directions ↗Grand Mosque of Kuwait is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Kuwait National Museum
Directions ↗Kuwait National Museum is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Holy Family Co-Cathedral, Kuwait
Directions ↗Holy Family Co-Cathedral, Kuwait is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Kuwait Water Towers
Directions ↗Kuwait Water Towers is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
2015 Kuwait mosque bombing
Directions ↗2015 Kuwait mosque bombing is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Kuwait Towers
Directions ↗Kuwait Towers is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al Hamra Tower
Directions ↗Al Hamra Tower is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Arraya Tower
Directions ↗Arraya Tower is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Sadu House
Directions ↗Sadu House is one option for your time in Kuwait City. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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