Kuwait Reopens International Airport After Security Closure

Overview

• The Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced on Thursday that Kuwaiti airspace has returned to normal and that Kuwait International Airport has reopened to scheduled services.
• Authorities restored operations in phases, so some carriers have resumed flights while others still face delays or cancellations as schedules are adjusted.
• Terminal 1 has reported damage from the earlier drone and missile strikes and is not handling active flights, which are being processed through Terminals 4 and 5 and limiting airport capacity.
• Passengers are urged to confirm flight status with their airline, use published helplines (DGCA 161, airport +965 2431 9829) and seek rebooking or refunds through carrier customer lines.
• The shutdown and phased reopening follow regional attacks that forced diversions to Doha, Dubai and Riyadh and leave aviation officials monitoring conditions closely for any further security-driven changes.