Kuwait International Airport Fully Operational Again After Phased Reopening Following Regional Tensions |
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport has returned to near-normal operations following a phased reopening in late April 2026, after a nearly two-month closure triggered by regional security concerns linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The facility, which handles millions of passengers annually as a key Gulf aviation hub, saw commercial flights gradually resume from April 26 after Kuwait reopened its airspace on April 24. Both Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways have restarted services from Terminals 4 and 5, with full daily operations now running from early morning until evening.
As of May 11, 2026, the airport is functioning smoothly with growing passenger numbers, though some international carriers remain cautious and certain long-haul routes are still limited. Officials describe the restart as a success, with strong demand reported on initial flights.
Background of the closure
The airport was forced to suspend operations on February 28, 2026, amid heightened regional conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. A drone strike earlier in the period caused limited damage to Terminal 1 facilities and fuel infrastructure, prompting authorities to........