Kuwait Airways · IST
What gates does Kuwait Airways use at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Kuwait Airways uses gates B1A, B5A and A6 at Istanbul Airport (IST), mainly in Concourses B and A, with about 1 departure a day (Oct 7–9, 2026). By departures: Concourses B (67% of its departures) and A (33%).
Based on 6 Kuwait Airways flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026 (full days)
How Kuwait Airways compares at IST
- 52nd of the 66 airlines with regular flights at IST by departures: under 1% of them (1 departure a day of about 706 a day).
- At IST, Kuwait Airways’ 1 departure a day compares with Vueling’s 1 and flyadeal’s 1.
Where Kuwait Airways flies nonstop from IST
1 nonstop destination. Nonstop routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026; a few days of data can miss weekly or seasonal routes.
| Destination | Flights | Other airlines on this route |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait CityKWI | 1/day | Turkish Airlines (1-2/day) |
When Kuwait Airways flies at IST
- Its departure usually leaves around 1:00 pm.
Kuwait Airways’ aircraft at IST
| Aircraft | Departures | Seats each |
|---|---|---|
| A330-800neo | 4-5/week | not listed |
| A330-900neo | 2-3/week | not listed |
Seats are capacity from each airline’s seat map per aircraft type, not passengers.
Kuwait Airways’ gates at IST
Gates it shares
| Gate | Who holds it | Other airlines there |
|---|---|---|
| B1A | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Aegean, KLM |
| B5A | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Aegean, Air France, flydubai |
| A6 | Held by Turkish Airlines | Turkish Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines, Aegean, Yamal Airlines |
About this data
Based on 3 full days of flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026. Gates of its own are the gates where Kuwait Airways flies the most (regional partners count as their brand). Its departures have no seat count yet, so its seats aren’t counted.
Kuwait Airways at IST: questions
What terminal is Kuwait Airways at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Kuwait Airways flies from Concourses B and A at Istanbul Airport (IST). By departures: Concourses B (67% of its departures) and A (33%).
What gates does Kuwait Airways use at IST?
B1A, B5A and A6, gates it shares with other airlines (Oct 7–9, 2026).
How many flights a day does Kuwait Airways have from IST?
About 1 departure a day, averaged over Oct 7–9, 2026.
Where does Kuwait Airways fly nonstop from IST?
Kuwait Airways flies nonstop to Kuwait City from IST. Routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026.
Does Kuwait Airways share gates at IST?
Yes: 3 gates it uses are shared or used most by another airline, e.g. gate B1A with Turkish Airlines, Saudia, Aegean and KLM.
Other airlines at IST
All of IST’s gates by airline · Kuwait Airways at every airport we map · Nonstop routes from IST