Hawally: Jazeera Airways' Alternative Airports and Governorate Operations

Hawally: Buses are ready to transport passengers to Saudi Arabian airports at the Kuwait International Fairground, acting as a temporary check-in point, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, on April 9, 2026. The conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran necessitated a temporary airspace closure in Kuwait, leading Jazeera Airways to implement an emergency plan in March 2026. Flights are now being operated via Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Transportation services have been arranged between Kuwait and the alternative airports until operations at Kuwait International Airport are fully restored. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Hawally: A staff member is engaged in operations at the Kuwait International Fairground, currently serving as a temporary check-in site, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, on April 9, 2026. The U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict led to Kuwait's airspace being temporarily closed, compelling Jazeera Airways to initiate an emergency plan in March 2026. The airline has started flights from Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, transportation between Kuwait and the alternative airports has been arranged until Kuwait International Airport is completely operational again. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Hawally: Passengers are seen queuing for check-in at the Kuwait International Fairground, currently serving as a temporary check-in location, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, on April 9, 2026. The U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict's fallout resulted in Kuwait's airspace being temporarily shut down, prompting Jazeera Airways to initiate an emergency action plan in March 2026. Flights are being operated from Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Transport services between Kuwait and these alternative airports have been arranged until Kuwait International Airport is fully operational again. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Hawally: Check-in lines are forming at the Kuwait International Fairground, currently operating as a temporary check-in venue, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, on April 9, 2026. The U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict's fallout necessitated a temporary airspace closure in Kuwait, leading Jazeera Airways to implement an emergency response in March 2026. Flights are operating from Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Transportation has been organized to facilitate travel between Kuwait and these alternative airports until operations at Kuwait International Airport are fully restored. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Hawally: People wait to check in at the Kuwait International Fairground, which is currently designated as a temporary check-in facility, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, on April 9, 2026. The aftermath of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict led to a temporary airspace closure in Kuwait, prompting Jazeera Airways to launch an emergency plan in March 2026. Flights are now being conducted through Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Transport connections between Kuwait and these alternative airports have been organized until operations at Kuwait International Airport are completely restored. (Xinhua via NationPress)

Hawally: Personnel are preparing to assist with passengers' luggage at the Kuwait International Fairground, currently used as a temporary check-in location, in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, on April 9, 2026. The fallout from the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict led to the temporary closure of Kuwait's airspace, prompting Jazeera Airways to implement an emergency plan in March 2026. The airline has begun operations from Qaisumah Airport and King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Transport services have been arranged between Kuwait and these alternative airports until operations at Kuwait International Airport are fully restored. (Xinhua via NationPress)