Kuwait International Airport

The Kuwait International Airport is the main airport in Kuwait City and a hub of Kuwait Airways. Facilities at the airport are in accordance with international standards and include a multi storey parking area, shopping malls, a food court, an airport taxi service and ATMs. There are two large terminals and the airport handles over 7 million passengers each year

Language

Arabic is the official language, but English is widely used and understood

Weather in Kuwait

The best time of the year to visit Kuwait would be the months of November to April, just before or after Summer, when the temperatures during the day fall below 18⁰C and nights are cooler.

Money

Kuwait’s currency is the Kuwait Dinar (KWD), which is divided into 1,000 fills (KWD 1 » $3.5). Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travelers checks. Currency and travelers checks are best taken in US Dollars or British Pounds. There are banks with foreign exchange facilities in the large centers and ATMs are plentiful. Banks are open from 8 am. to 1 pm. from Sunday to Thursday, but ATMs are open 24 hours.

Electricity

240 volts, 50Hz. Both the UK-style three-pin and European-style two-pin plugs are in use.

Time Zone

GMT+3