KUWAIT CITY- Kuwait Airways (KU) is the national or flag carrier of Kuwait and continues its steady growth in 2025. With a growing global presence and modernized fleet, the airline operates from its hub at Kuwait International Airport in Al Farwaniyah Governorate.
Kuwait Airways serves major cities across the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Europe, Southeast Asia, and North America.
The airline has a current fleet of 25 aircraft, with 16 more on order, consisting of both narrow-body and wide-body jets used for diverse markets based on the market needs.
This blend of narrow-body and wide-body equipment helps Kuwait Airways to effectively serve both high-frequency short-haul travelers and those seeking premium cabin offerings.
Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – Kuwait Airways, 9K-AOF, Boeing 777-369 ER, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73594052Kuwait Airways Top 10 Routes
In this article, we explore the top 10 international routes operated by Kuwait Airways in 2025 — ranked by weekly one-way seat capacity — offering insight into the strategic importance and operational characteristics of each route.
1. Dubai – Kuwait City
Topping the list is the ever-busy Dubai–Kuwait City route. With a remarkable 26 weekly flights, this route sees an exceptionally high volume of traffic between two major Gulf cities.
Flights in this sector are operated using a mix of different narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. This includes the Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A330-800/900neo, and Airbus A320neo.
The total one-way weekly seat capacity for this route reaches to an impressive 5,890 seats. This makes it the carrier’s most important international link in 2025. It reflects both the economic ties and tourism flow between the UAE and Kuwait.
2. Kuwait City – Jeddah
Coming in second, the Kuwait City to Jeddah route maintains a strong presence with 18 weekly flights. The services to Jeddah are predominantly operated by a mix of Boeing 777-300ER, A330-800/900neo aircraft, and a few A320neo rotations.
Jeddah, being a major gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, this route caters heavily to religious travelers. With a total weekly one-way capacity of 5,584 seats, the combination of aircraft types ensures there is optimal seat distribution and service reliability.
3. Kuwait City – London Heathrow
The third most significant route in the network connects Kuwait City with London Heathrow — one of the world’s busiest and most prestigious airports.
All 16 weekly flights on this route are operated exclusively by the Boeing 777-300ER, offering business class passengers a consistent long-haul product with a full-service experience.
With 5,344 seats available in one direction per week, this transcontinental connection is vital for business travel, tourism, and diplomatic relations between Kuwait and the United Kingdom. Kuwait Airways also provides one of the best deals to London via Kuwait.
The high frequency of flights shows the strategic value of the London route for Kuwait Airways.
Photo: Clément Alloing4. Kuwait City – Cairo
Cairo is the next busiest route for Kuwait Airways. Kuwait Airways serves the Egyptian capital, Cairo, 18 times weekly. This sector features a slightly different aircraft allocation — this time with 11 flights on the Boeing 777-300ER, five weekly on the A330neo series, and two on the Airbus A320neo.
The flight frequency remains quite high on this short-haul route. The weekly seat capacity stands at 5,229 one-way seats. Kuwait Airways also flies to Alexandria and two other airports in Egypt.
5. Kuwait City – Istanbul
At number five is the Kuwait City–Istanbul route. This route is served nine times a week. Istanbul remains one of the most popular destinations for Kuwaitis and is highly popular for medical tourism.
The daily flight is operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, while the other two weekly flights see the Airbus A330-800 and A330-900neo.
This route generates a total weekly one-way seat capacity of 2,864. The large capacity on a relatively short route showcases Istanbul’s popularity and the airline’s confidence in strong year-round demand.
6. Mumbai – Kuwait City
Mumbai is Kuwait Airways’ strongest connection to India and takes the sixth spot on the list. With 14 flights every week, the airline uses a versatile fleet mix that includes the Airbus A320neo, the A330-800, and the Boeing 777-300ER on a few days.
The India–Gulf corridor has long been a high-demand region due to the large expatriate community and VFR travel demand. This route brings in around 2,680 one-way seats weekly, reflecting Kuwait Airways’ large capacity to the Indian market.
Photo: By Oliver Holzbauer – 9K-AOH Kuwait Airways Boeing 777-369(ER) departing to Kuwait City (KWI) @ Frankfurt (FRA) / 15.04.2018, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=689105077. Kuwait City – Bangkok
Ranked seventh, the Kuwait City–Bangkok route is served eight times a week with all flights operated by the Boeing 777-300ER. Thailand remains a favored leisure destination for many Kuwaitis, and the airline capitalizes on this popularity by offering long-haul comfort and reliability.
The route supports a weekly one-way seat capacity of 2,672. This route is particularly popular with holidaymakers, who might be traveling from the west via Kuwait.
8. Dhaka – Kuwait City
Eighth on the list is the Dhaka–Kuwait City route, with six weekly flights, all of which are operated by the Boeing 777-300ER. With over 2,000 weekly seats in one direction, this route serves the significant Bangladeshi workforce employed in Kuwait and neighboring Gulf states.
The consistent deployment of wide-body aircraft here shows how large the demand Kuwait Airways sees from bangladesh.
Photo: By John Taggart from Claydon Banbury, Oxfordshire – 9K-AOH 24032017LHR, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=575330349. Kuwait City – Delhi
Delhi, another major Indian metropolis, comes in at number nine. The airline serves Delhi with 11 weekly flights. Kuwait Airways deploys both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft on this route. This includes nine rotations with the Airbus A320neo and two with the A330-800.
While not as high in total capacity as Mumbai, the route still plays a crucial role in bilateral travel between India and Kuwait. The total weekly one-way seat capacity here is 1,676 seats, offering a good mix for both point-to-point and connecting passengers.
10. Manila – Kuwait City
Rounding out the top 10 is the Manila–Kuwait City route. This connection is vital for the large Filipino expatriate community in Kuwait. The airline operates five weekly flights on this route, all using the Boeing 777-300ER, which provides ample capacity and cargo space.
With 1,670 one-way seats per week, the Manila route may be lower in rank but is high in social and economic importance. It continues to be a strong performer due to consistent labor and family reunification travel.
Photo: By Abdulrahman Aljassar – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93307819Bottom Line
Kuwait Airways’ top international routes reflect a network largely focused on regional importance. As it awaits new aircraft deliveries and further modernizes its product, the airline might want to expand more into Europe. This should help the airline to likely see continued growth and fine-tuning.
Kuwait Airways serves 57 international destinations in 33 countries as of May 2025. The airline has sharpened its focus on international connectivity, maximizing efficiency in high-demand sectors, and strengthening long-haul operations. SkyTrax recognized Kuwait Airways as the “World’s Most Improved Airline” in 2023.
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