Meeting someone at Kuwait City Airport.
Kuwait International Airport (KWI · OKKK), Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Kuwait City Airport
Make a sign for KWI Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Kuwait International Airport has 3 arrival terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. Each has its own arrivals area, so waiting at the wrong one is the most common mix-up here. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app. Check it before you set off and put it in your Greet.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at KWI, even without signal.
- In the arrivals hall of their terminal, a few metres back from the doors.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall.
Kuwait City runs on Asia/Kuwait time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of KWI: Abadan ABD (130 km), Basrah BSR (150 km), Mahshahr Airport MRX (187 km), Qaisumah AQI (205 km), Khark Island Airport KHK (228 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Kuwait City?
Kuwait International Airport has 3 arrival terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app.
How long after landing do passengers come out at KWI?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at KWI right now?
Kuwait City runs on Asia/Kuwait time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at KWI without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
Airports near Kuwait City
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