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Kuwait Reopens Airspace After Temporary Closure Following Iranian Attack

By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read

Kuwait Reopens Airspace After Temporary Closure Following Iranian Attack

Kuwait International Airport resumes operations as regional authorities reopen airspace following a temporary security suspension.

Kuwait resumed commercial flight operations and reopened its national airspace on Sunday morning following a temporary suspension triggered by regional military escalations. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that Kuwait International Airport is once again operational after a brief closure prompted by Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel. Precautionary Airspace Closure The decision to halt air traffic was a security measure taken late Saturday as tensions escalated across the Middle East. The DGCA conducted a comprehensive safety assessment before authorizing the resumption of all incoming and outgoing flights. Civil aviation authorities stated that the reopening followed a stabilization of the local security situation regarding regional flight paths. National carrier Kuwait Airways and budget airline Jazeera Airways have begun restructuring their flight schedules. Both airlines previously diverted several long-haul flights and delayed departures scheduled for early Sunday. Passengers have been advised to monitor official airline communication channels and the Kuwait International Airport website for updated boarding times and potential delays…