Kuwait temporarily closed its national airspace on July 18 after renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks created an immediate threat to civilian

ISTANBUL, July 18 (Bernama-Anadolu) — Takeoff and landing operations have been temporarily suspended at Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait’s national carrier announced on Saturday, adding that it rescheduled most of its flights due to the measure, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. “Most flights have been rescheduled due to the temporary suspension of takeoffs and landings at Kuwait International Airport as a result of the Iranian aggression,” Kuwait Airways said in a statement carried by the state-run KUNA news agency. “Passengers are advised to stay updated on their flight status,” the carrier noted. The development came amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, […]

Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways have resumed operations at Kuwait International Airport after a temporary airspace closure, with both carriers waiving change fees, Emerging Travel reported.

Kuwait Airways has announced plans to resume commercial operations next week from Kuwait International Airport, marking a significant step toward normalizing air travel amid the ongoing regional tensions stemming from the US-Iran conflict that began in late February 2026. The airline will restart 35 flights to various destinations as part of a phased recovery following the temporary closure of airspace and airport operations due to hostilities, including reported attacks on the facility attributed to Iran. This development comes shortly after Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority reopened the country's airspace on April 24, 2026, for the first time since the war's outbreak. Low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways will also resume flights on Sunday, April 26, aligning with the authority's gradual plan to restore full airport functionality in the coming weeks. Previously, Kuwait Airways had relocated operations to Dammam in Saudi Arabia, a four-to-five-hour drive away, to maintain some connectivity during the disruptions. No other airlines have yet confirmed resumption plans to Kuwait, reflecting cautious optimism as the US-brokered ceasefire holds under President Trump's administration. This resumption highlights stabilizing aviation in the Gulf region, where airspaces in Qatar and Bahrain have also begun reopening, though schedules remain subject to change based on security assessments. Travelers are advised to check updates directly with airlines, as rerouting and reduced capacities persist across Middle East hubs. The move underscores broader efforts to revive economic activity, with global carriers monitoring the situation closely amid extended diplomatic talks involving US envoys.