Kuwait International Airport Partially Reopens Sunday as New Terminal 2 Targets Late 2026

Kuwait reopens airspace for 1st time since Iran war

Kuwait International Airport has been target of attacks that authorities have blamed on Iran

Kuwait International Airport Partially Reopens Sunday as New Terminal 2 Targets Late 2026

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport will partially reopen on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with Terminals 4 and 5 resuming limited operations after a nearly two-month closure caused by regional tensions, while the long-awaited new Terminal 2 remains on track for completion in late 2026.

Kuwait Reopens Its Airspace to International Air Traffic

The President of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait, Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Sabah, announced the reopening of the airspace at Kuwait International Airport starting Thursday, following a temporary and precautionary suspension of air traffic since February 28 due to the regional situation.

Kuwait International Airport Reopens

The Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced today the reopening of airspace at Kuwait International Airport and the full resumption of air traffic, effective immediately. This decision follows a period of temporary closure imposed due to an assessment of the security and technical situation in the region. The Directorate confirmed that the airport has regained its full operational capacity to receive arriving and departing flight…

Kuwait Airport reopens - Times Kuwait

Director of the Public Authority of Civil Aviation Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, announced Thursday the reopening of airspace at Kuwait International Airport starting this evening. He told KUNA that in coordination with relevant international authorities, the decision was made to ensure the resumption of operations in accordance with the highest safety and security standards. Sheikh Humoud said the step is part of a well-consid…