Kuwait Airways has rescheduled the majority of its flights, including Kuwait–Dubai services, after renewed Iranian strikes forced a temporary closure of Kuwait International Airport on 18 July 2026. The airline is flying from Terminal 4, but schedules remain unstable.
If you hold a Kuwait–Dubai booking, treat your flight as subject to change and confirm its status directly before travelling.
Current Status
Kuwait Airways is flying from Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport, but the network is under renewed strain after Kuwait’s airspace briefly closed on 18 July amid fresh missile and drone threats. The airline has rescheduled most of its flights and is notifying passengers by SMS and WhatsApp.
The Kuwait–Dubai route is running intermittently as the timetable resets, so verify your specific flight before heading to the airport.
What Happened at Kuwait Airport
Iran resumed strikes across the Gulf in early July 2026 after the ceasefire collapsed, and a wave of attacks on 18 July hit power and water infrastructure in Kuwait. Kuwait International Airport briefly suspended all takeoffs and landings during the strikes, and disruption has continued in the days since.
Rebooking and Refunds
Kuwait Airways is letting passengers affected by the disruption change or cancel their bookings free of charge. Under the airline’s published policy, a cancelled flight entitles you to a full refund regardless of fare type, or a fee-free rebooking.
Three ways to action your booking:
- Online: use the “Manage Booking” section on kuwaitairways.com or the Kuwait Airways app for tickets purchased directly.
- By phone: call the Kuwait Airways Call Center on 171 from within Kuwait, or +965 2434 5555 extension 171 from abroad.
- In person: visit your nearest Kuwait Airways office.
If you booked through a travel agent or third-party site, process your refund or rebooking through them.
Is Dubai Airport Affected?
Dubai International Airport remains open and operating normally. It is the Kuwait route specifically that is disrupted, not Dubai’s wider operations.
Confirm your flight status with Kuwait Airways before travelling either direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Kuwait Airways Dubai flights operating right now?
Partly. Kuwait Airways is flying from Terminal 4, but has rescheduled most flights after Kuwait’s airspace briefly closed on 18 July 2026 amid renewed strikes. Confirm your specific Kuwait–Dubai flight directly before travelling.
My flight was affected by the disruption — what are my options?
You can rebook or refund at no cost. Kuwait Airways is allowing affected passengers to change or cancel free of charge, and its policy entitles you to a full refund or fee-free rebooking when it cancels a flight. Tickets bought through an agent must be reissued by that agent.
Which terminal is Kuwait Airways using?
Terminal 4. Kuwait Airways flights operate from Terminal 4, while Terminal 1 remains closed for repairs from earlier strikes in the conflict.
Is Dubai International Airport open?
Yes. DXB remains open and operating normally; it is the Kuwait route that is disrupted.
Sources
- Kuwait Airways — Official Website
- Kuwait Airways — Flight Status
- Kuwait Airways — Rebooking, Re-issue and Refund Policies
- The National — UAE and Kuwait flight disruptions: Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia affected
- Gulf News — Kuwait Airways reschedules most flights amid airspace closure
- Kuwait Times — Kuwait Airways reschedules flights amid temporary airport suspension
- The National — Iran hits second power and water plant in Kuwait
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