Salmiya travel guide

Salmiya Tourism | Salmiya Guide

You're Going to Love Salmiya

Salmiya is a must-see destination in Hawalli, Kuwait. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Salmiya deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Salmiya

Salmiya in March
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salmiya in March
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salmiya

Plane

When flying to Salmiya, you’ll arrive at Kuwait City (KWI), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Salmiya include American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. The shortest flight to Salmiya from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Salmiya is to pick up a car hire from Kuwait City, which is about 6 miles from Salmiya. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Kuwait City.

Plane

When flying to Salmiya, you’ll arrive at Kuwait City (KWI), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Salmiya include American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia. The shortest flight to Salmiya from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Salmiya is to pick up a car hire from Kuwait City, which is about 6 miles from Salmiya. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Kuwait City.

Airports near Salmiya

Airlines serving Salmiya

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,926 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (325 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,255 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salmiya

From 5-star hotels such as the The Palms Beach Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the ibis Kuwait Salmiya, Salmiya offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salmiya

Most booked hotels in Salmiya

Marina Hotel Kuwait
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£175+
Grand Majestic Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£91+
The Regency Hotel Kuwait
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£265+
Millennium Hotel & Convention Centre Kuwait
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£83+
ibis Sharq
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kuwait Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£58+

Hiring a car in Salmiya

Expect to pay £0.28 per litre in Salmiya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £3.27 and £4.36.

Expect to pay £0.28 per litre in Salmiya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £3.27 and £4.36.