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@f0zzyNUE says a boarding card is generally a prerequisite for an airside connection, B2B or otherwise. Kuwait is a little different, because it's one of the airports where there's an airside desk that issue boarding cards, liaising with the landside desks: which is great for connections as it saves time, a visa fee and passport stamp. Counting on arriving with a boarding card issued in Istanbul, or getting one issued at the airside desk, is a bit risky, with so much as stake.
I'm guessing you are hoping to connect to a KWI-IST-XXX flight. There are cheap and frequent flights from Kuwait to airports in the Gulf, Abu Dhabi being particularly cheap: maybe an AUH IST XXX would be a well-priced alternative: otherwise you might have long wait at KWI, or an overnight in the city.
There again, why not make this a little less boring, and embrace the opportunity to spend a couple of days in new places? Otherwise it all looks a bit pointless.
thanks for the info, just want to ask again as it is great for connections, however you think that the connection is at stake, and better not to bet for it. I've seen Kuwait connection within 45 mins, however, under the case of BPs issued, not a direct turnaround. haha I've been to Kuwait already and didn't want to spend more time there, just searching for the cheapest fare and minimum staying time/recovery time. But indeed we must also enjoy the trip!