Mubasher: Jazeera Airways has begun operating flights between Kuwait City and Istanbul via Qaisumah Airport in Hafar Al Batin, Saudi Arabia, as part of the airline’s efforts to maintain passenger mobility amid the current regional situation.
The move follows the temporary suspension of operations at Kuwait International Airport for safety reasons amid regional tension, according to a press release.
Jazeera Airways is currently the only airline from Kuwait supporting travel continuity through this alternative route.
The first flight to Istanbul was operated on 14 March, with passengers transported from Kuwait to Qaisumah by bus before boarding the outbound flight to Istanbul Airport. Inbound passengers traveled from Istanbul to Qaisumah before continuing overland to Kuwait.
Barathan Pasupathi, the CEO of Jazeera Airways, said: “Following the launch of flights to Egypt and Jordan, we are pleased to now extend our operations to Istanbul, enabling more passengers to travel in and out of Kuwait despite the current operational situation.”
“Since 11 March, we have already transported more than 6,000 passengers,” the CEO mentioned. “We also launched flights to Colombo which are now completely booked.”
Pasupathi added: “To address the huge demand, we will continue expanding existing destinations with additional frequencies while gradually introducing new destinations like India, UAE and others.”
“We are grateful for the strong collaboration and support of the Kuwait DGCA, Saudi GACA, and our many operational partners that enabled us to establish a safe and coordinated travel solution for passengers during this time,” the CEO concluded.
Meanwhile, Jazeera Airways continues to coordinate with authorities and stakeholders in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to ensure safe and efficient operations.
In February 2026, Jazeera Airways became the first Kuwaiti airline to launch Deema, Kuwait’s first licensed Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment solution.
