International Airlines Expand Terminal 4 Presence at Kuwait International Airport
EgyptAir and Flydubai resumed operations from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport on June 17, 2026, while Air Arabia, Middle East Airlines and Emirates are scheduled to begin the next day, according to the Public Authority of Civil Aviation. The staggered start forms part of a coordinated effort to restore broader international connectivity at the airport. Officials recommended that passengers arrive three hours in advance and verify their flight information with airlines to avoid any disruptions.
Mohammad Al-Mutairi, the chief of the Kuwait Travel and Tourism Agents Association, called for enhanced support to the travel sector amid these changes. Al-Mutairi specifically commended Kuwait Airways for its collaborative approach during the transition period. The association leader stressed the value of industry-wide cooperation to facilitate a smooth recovery for aviation services.
The resumption plan for Terminal 4 specifies daily operations between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m., the authority detailed. Facilities include 50 check-in counters supported by complete security screening measures. Cargo and private aviation activities will proceed uninterrupted under the current framework, the Public Authority of Civil Aviation added.
Terminal 4 opened in August 2018 primarily to serve Kuwait Airways, civil aviation records indicate. The inclusion of additional international operators signals an expansion in the terminal’s role. Figures from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation show the airport accommodated 15.6 million passengers in 2023, prior to the latest operational adjustments.
This phase follows initial steps to reinstate services at the airport after a disruption that affected main facilities in early June. The Public Authority of Civil Aviation has worked with carriers to align schedules and maintain safety standards across all movements. Such incremental increases in activity aim to rebuild capacity without compromising established protocols.
Travel agents and industry participants will monitor passenger response to the new arrangements at Terminal 4. Al-Mutairi noted the positive implications for tourism as more routes become available through the dedicated terminal. The development provides passengers with greater flexibility in choosing departure points within the airport complex.
The authority continues to update flight schedules as further airlines express interest in utilizing Terminal 4. Passengers should consult their specific airline for the latest gate and counter information. This progressive rollout is anticipated to ease pressure on other operational areas of the airport in the weeks ahead.
