Kuwait Airways Airline Profile

Kuwait Airways information, codes and useful links

Kuwait Airways profile
Kuwait Airways logo with name
Overview

Marketing name: Kuwait Airways

Legal name: Kuwait Airways

Year established: 1953

Region: Middle East

Base country: Kuwait

Base city: Kuwait City

Base airport: Kuwait International Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: KU

Airline ICAO code: KAC

Base city IATA code: KWI

Base airport IATA code: KWI

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance:

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: kuwaitairways.com

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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Kuwait Airways overview and services

Kuwait Airways is a currently operating Middle Eastern scheduled full-service airline company with its base at Kuwait International Airport, in Kuwait City, Kuwait.

This airline's IATA code is KU, and its ICAO code is KAC. Founded 72 years ago in 1953, the airline is one of the oldest airline companies in the world.

Kuwait Airways offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The current info regarding Kuwait Airways baggage policy (last updated 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.