How many terminals does Kuwait International Airport have?

Kuwait International Airport will have five operational, numbered terminals by 2022. Terminal 1 Terminal 1 is the primary building at Kuwait International Airport and houses most arriving and departing flights other than those operated by Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Aegean Airlines and flydubai, which operate out of the other terminals.

What airport is KWI in Kuwait?

Kuwait International Airport ( Arabic: مطار الكويت الدولي ‎, IATA: KWI, ICAO: OKBK) is an international airport located in Farwaniya, Kuwait, 15.5 kilometers (9.6 mi) south of Kuwait City, spread over an area of 37.7 square kilometres (14.6 sq mi). It serves as the primary hub for Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways .

What happened to the Kuwaiti airport in 1991?

On February 27th 1991 during the final days of the Gulf War, in part of the liberation of Kuwait, the airport became the scene of a tank battle between Iraqi forces and elements of the U.S. Army Special Forces .

How long does it take to build a new terminal at Kuwait?

The terminal is being built by Turkey’s Limak Holding and was originally scheduled for completion in 6.5 years, although the contractors and Kuwaiti government have made claims to deliver the project within four years. On May 22, 2018, Jazeera Airways launched its own dedicated terminal at Kuwait International Airport, to be called Terminal 5.

When will Kuwait’s International Airport open?

Kuwait City: Contingent on the pace of the vaccine roll-out, Kuwait International Airport is expected to open gradually by the end of June, a local newspaper reported.

Why did Kuwait extend Kuwait International Airport?

In 2011, the Department of Civil Aviation announced the intention of extending Kuwait International Airport so it can handle more passengers and more aircraft.