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Salmiya travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salmiya has to offer.

When to visit Salmiya

Salmiya in March
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salmiya in March
Estimated hotel price
£70
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. The shortest flight to Salmiya from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 45m.

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 Hertz and Sixt, 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. The shortest flight to Salmiya from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 45m.

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 Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Kuwait City.

Airports near Salmiya

KWIKuwait City

Airlines serving Salmiya

Delta
Excellent (7,943 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,792 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,705 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,274 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (969 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (770 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (512 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (328 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (460 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salmiya

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salmiya

Most booked hotels in Salmiya

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Marina Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£175+
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Millennium Hotel & Convention Centre Kuwait
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Best Western Plus Salmiya
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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ibis Sharq
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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City Tower Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kuwait Downtown
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Salmiya

Expect to pay £0.26 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 £3.07 and £4.10.

Expect to pay £0.26 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 £3.07 and £4.10.

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