Transisting in Kuwait
Mar 6, 2013 | 1:07 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 5,294
Transisting in Kuwait
Hi,
I am trying to find an answer on this, but am not able to find a clear one anywhere on the web.
I will be doing a quick turnaround with Turkish (an MR), I will be arriving and departing on the same plane (2 hours ground time).
I read on a travel forum that there is a transit desk, but just want to confirm and also if it easy to find.
I believe in this situation I do not need any sort of on-arrival visa.
Cheers!
I am trying to find an answer on this, but am not able to find a clear one anywhere on the web.
I will be doing a quick turnaround with Turkish (an MR), I will be arriving and departing on the same plane (2 hours ground time).
I read on a travel forum that there is a transit desk, but just want to confirm and also if it easy to find.
I believe in this situation I do not need any sort of on-arrival visa.
Cheers!
Mar 8, 2013 | 12:35 am
#3
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Kuwait
Programs: GF Black
Posts: 350
the transit desks are right at the duty-free , in the middle of the transit area. you don't need a visa, unless you are exiting the airport.
Mar 11, 2013 | 12:50 am
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 5,294
All, thanks for the replies. Did help to prepare me for the transit.
Just to reconfirm: Did the run last weekend with TK, and as other posters mentioned it is a very simple process. Everything is within the same floor. [Even Visa on Arrival- around the corner from the duty free shop.]
In my experience, I don't think that there are so many people doing MR to KWI, so when I approached the transit desk, I was immediately recognized by the agent. Boarding passes provided without any further questions (except small talk on why I am doing this).
As a *G member, access to the Pearl lounge was given. Lounge is ok, it opens at 6 am, but you will have to wait about 1/2 hour before setup is complete. For those interested, lounge is OK. Big with big comfy chairs. Food is not too bad. Shower facilities are available, but looking at the cleanliness, I would not use them unless really needed (the one I saw had lots of hair in the drainage).
All in all, an easy experience. Hope this info will help others in future when transiting at KWI.
Just to reconfirm: Did the run last weekend with TK, and as other posters mentioned it is a very simple process. Everything is within the same floor. [Even Visa on Arrival- around the corner from the duty free shop.]
In my experience, I don't think that there are so many people doing MR to KWI, so when I approached the transit desk, I was immediately recognized by the agent. Boarding passes provided without any further questions (except small talk on why I am doing this).
As a *G member, access to the Pearl lounge was given. Lounge is ok, it opens at 6 am, but you will have to wait about 1/2 hour before setup is complete. For those interested, lounge is OK. Big with big comfy chairs. Food is not too bad. Shower facilities are available, but looking at the cleanliness, I would not use them unless really needed (the one I saw had lots of hair in the drainage).
All in all, an easy experience. Hope this info will help others in future when transiting at KWI.
Apr 3, 2013 | 12:34 pm
#5
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: LAX
Posts: 547
All, thanks for the replies. Did help to prepare me for the transit.
Just to reconfirm: Did the run last weekend with TK, and as other posters mentioned it is a very simple process. Everything is within the same floor. [Even Visa on Arrival- around the corner from the duty free shop.]
In my experience, I don't think that there are so many people doing MR to KWI, so when I approached the transit desk, I was immediately recognized by the agent. Boarding passes provided without any further questions (except small talk on why I am doing this).
As a *G member, access to the Pearl lounge was given. Lounge is ok, it opens at 6 am, but you will have to wait about 1/2 hour before setup is complete. For those interested, lounge is OK. Big with big comfy chairs. Food is not too bad. Shower facilities are available, but looking at the cleanliness, I would not use them unless really needed (the one I saw had lots of hair in the drainage).
All in all, an easy experience. Hope this info will help others in future when transiting at KWI.
Just to reconfirm: Did the run last weekend with TK, and as other posters mentioned it is a very simple process. Everything is within the same floor. [Even Visa on Arrival- around the corner from the duty free shop.]
In my experience, I don't think that there are so many people doing MR to KWI, so when I approached the transit desk, I was immediately recognized by the agent. Boarding passes provided without any further questions (except small talk on why I am doing this).
As a *G member, access to the Pearl lounge was given. Lounge is ok, it opens at 6 am, but you will have to wait about 1/2 hour before setup is complete. For those interested, lounge is OK. Big with big comfy chairs. Food is not too bad. Shower facilities are available, but looking at the cleanliness, I would not use them unless really needed (the one I saw had lots of hair in the drainage).
All in all, an easy experience. Hope this info will help others in future when transiting at KWI.
Apr 3, 2013 | 11:34 pm
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 5,294
You mean MR to KWI, yes I did that, mainly to maintain my *G with TK (as this was done with their lowest fare class which sadly only credits to their own program). However it was not specifically for lounge access in the US, but for generic access for my travels with *Alliance.
Cheers!
Cheers!