Kuwait (KWI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights
An economy award from Kuwait (KWI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $43. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Kuwait (KWI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH): Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways and Jazeera Airways. The two airports are 529 miles (851 km) apart. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bahrain, Doha and Dammam and more.
How many miles KWI to AUH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways | 7,500 | $43–88 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 10,000 | $20–290 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 10,000 | $48–93 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways | 15,000 | $65.40–166.40 |
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Etihad Airways | 17,500 | $30–560 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 19,000 | $15–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Etihad Airways | 30,000 | $59.80–454.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KWI to AUH
- 3LAir Arabia Abu DhabiNot in an alliance
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
- J9Jazeera AirwaysNot in an alliance
Book KWI to AUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Etihad Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
KWI to AUH with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
J9
3L - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole wayJ9
- Via Dammam (DMM)Kuwait Airways, then Etihad Airways
- Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia and Flynas the whole wayJ9+1
- Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air the whole way
OV - Via Gassim (ELQ)Jazeera Airways, then Etihad AirwaysJ9
- Via Salalah (SLL)Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways, then Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu DhabiJ93L
KWI to AUH: common questions
How many miles does KWI to AUH cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (10,000), Starlux (COSMILE) (10,000) and SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from KWI to AUH?
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways and Jazeera Airways fly nonstop from Kuwait (KWI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
How far is Kuwait from Abu Dhabi by plane?
Kuwait (KWI) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) are 529 miles (851 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KWI to AUH award flights?
4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest and JetBlue TrueBlue. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kuwait and Abu Dhabi?
The most direct connections are through Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Riyadh (RUH) and Muscat (MCT). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gulf Air through Bahrain.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.