09/03/2026
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09/03/2026
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Arrival of the first Jazeera Airways flight at Qaisumah International
KUWAIT CITY, March 9: Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways has begun operating flights from Qaisumah-Hafar Al-Batin International Airport after obtaining official approvals from authorities in both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Chief Executive Officer Barathan Pasupathi said that the step aims to prioritize travel for Kuwaitis and expats to and from Kuwait via Qaisumah Airport by land amid regional developments. He explained that Jazeera Airways will shift operations to Qaisumah Airport while Kuwait International Airport remains closed for security and safety reasons, leaving many travelers stranded abroad and others in Kuwait seeking to return to their home countries.
Pasupathi noted passengers arriving at Qaisumah Airport, around two and a half hours from Kuwait, can continue by land, while departing travelers may reach the airport by road to board flights across Jazeera Airways network. Operating flights from Qaisumah Airport will allow the airline to reconnect passengers with their homes and families while maintaining safety as a top priority, he said. He expressed appreciation for the facilitation and approvals granted to Jazeera Airways, noting the airline continues coordinating closely with authorities in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to support travelers and responsibly restore air connectivity.
He said the airline is studying cooperation with bus operators to provide land transport services to Al-Qaisumah Airport, offering additional options for passengers who do not plan to drive themselves. Pasupathi added the airline had activated emergency response plans, preparing aircraft and crews to support passenger movement once operational approvals are granted, while monitoring developments and announcing further details on schedules, bookings and travel arrangements (KUNA)
