Kuwait airport handles nearly 174,000 passengers over New Year holiday

Kuwait International Airport recorded strong passenger traffic during the New Year holiday, with a total of 173,982 travelers arriving and departing between January 1 and 3, 2026, according to Abdullah Al-Rajhi, Acting Deputy Director General for Aviation Safety, Air Transport and Civil Aviation Security.

Al-Rajhi said the airport handled 1,082 aircraft movements over the three-day period — 540 outbound flights and 542 incoming flights, reflecting the high demand for regional and international travel during the holiday season.

He…