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Directorate General of Civil Aviation

Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: Gulf News

Kuwait Aviation Authority Denies Resumption of Transit Operations at Airport

The United States has reiterated a Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisory for Kuwait, citing regional conflict risks and Persian Gulf aviation safety concerns. Travelers using Kuwait International Airport are advised to confirm itineraries directly with airlines, while U.S. government staff require special authorization for domestic travel. The advisory does not order the departure of non-emergency personnel.

Middle East Travel Alerts
Source: International Business Times Australia

Kuwait International Airport Operates via Terminals 4 and 5 While Terminal 1 Remains Closed

Kuwait's aviation authorities have reopened the country's airspace to international overflights under an official NOTAM requiring a minimum altitude of FL280. The measure restores a major transit corridor linking Europe, the Gulf, and Asia, cutting flight times on select routes. Carrier adoption remains inconsistent, with Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways resuming flights while Emirates continues routing around Kuwait.

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