Other airlines serving Kuwait include British Airways, Alitalia, Air France, KLM and Lufthansa Airlines . From Kuwait to London is 7 hours, to New York is 13 hours, to Los Angeles is 19 hours, to Singapore is 11 hours 30 minutes and to Sydney is 17 hours. More than 30 shipping lines call regularly at Kuwait City, Kuwait's major port.
Most traffic is commercial.
All road links with Iraq, and hence through to Syria and Jordan, are currently suspended due to political instability within Iraq. It is also wise to check with the embassy before considering travelling to Lebanon. Buses also operate to Damman in Saudi Arabia.