Kuwait has reopened its airspace at Kuwait International Airport on Sunday, April 26, after nearly two months of closure, resuming flights to
17 global destinations as part of a phased recovery plan coordinated by the General Civil Aviation Authority.
Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al Sabah, the chairman of the authority, emphasized that the resumption aligns with the highest safety standards following assessments of damage from what was described as an Iranian attack and affiliated armed group actions.
The reopening includes flights to major cities like
London, Istanbul, Lahore, Dhaka, and Mumbai, aiming to meet the revitalized demand for global travel.
Flights will operate at varying frequencies, including three weekly flights to London and daily service to Cairo, reflecting Kuwait’s strategic re-entry into the international aviation market.
With this move, Kuwait joins several other nations witnessing a surge in air travel and supports a trend where
global air traffic recovery is nearing
90% of pre-pandemic levels, as reported by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Notably, Kuwait Airways is set to gradually restore services and maintain operational efficiency, although flights to Dubai remain suspended with an uncertain timeline for resumption.
The broader implications suggest a strengthened Middle East aviation recovery landscape, integrating Kuwait into global travel networks, thus enhancing connectivity across critical corridors.
Sources: 
Kuwait has reopened its airspace after a nearly two-month closure, resuming flights to 17 global destinations from Sunday. This phased restart marks a significant step in aviation recovery amid a surge in global travel demand, according to Kuwait's General Civil Aviation Authority and state media.
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