Jazeera Airways flew over 2,000 passengers on Sunday from Kuwait after its airport reopened for operations after 57 days.

The airline operated six flights to Beirut, Cairo, Istanbul and Mumbai following the guidelines of the Kuwait’s civil aviation authorities.

“With thorough operational planning, readiness and service delivery, we ensured the highest levels of safety and efficiency with a keen focus on a positive customer experience,” said Jazeera Airways CEO Barathan Pasupathi.

Until May 2, Jazeera Airways has scheduled 48 flights to Beirut, Cairo, Istanbul and Mumbai Amman, Damascus, Delhi, Kochi, Jeddah and Riyadh.

Kuwait’s airlines were operating flights from Dammam in Saudi Arabia before being cleared to operate flights it’s airport. 

Jazeera Airways will also continue flights to other destinations via Dammam and through this alternative corridor, the airline will ensure the movement of a larger number of people, communities and supply chains, it said on Sunday.

Published on April 26, 2026