Kuwait–India flights: Jazeera Airways adds four new destinations

Kuwait City: Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has added four new destinations in India — Kozhikode, Tiruchirappalli, Mangalore and Kannur — expanding its network under Project Vande Bharat and reinforcing air links with key regions in South India.

With this expansion, the airline now serves 12 destinations across India, operating 49 weekly flights. The move is aimed at improving travel options for the large Indian diaspora in Kuwait and supporting essential connectivity between the two countries.

The new routes build on Jazeera Airways’ existing network of Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram, offering broader access to both major cities and regional hubs.

Services to Kozhikode, Tiruchirappalli, Mangalore and Kannur will operate via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, forming part of an integrated travel corridor that combines air and overland transport. The airline said this enables passengers to travel closer to their hometowns with greater convenience.

Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways, said India remains a key market for the airline, noting that more than 11,000 Indian passengers have been transported since services resumed on March 20.

“This expansion reflects our commitment to maintaining connectivity with the Indian community in Kuwait and enabling smoother access to destinations across South India,” he said.

The airline said the expanded network will also support the movement of essential workforce segments, helping professionals return to their roles while maintaining continuity in critical sectors. Cargo operations are expected to benefit as well, ensuring the steady flow of supply chains between Kuwait and India.

Kaizar Shakir, Chairman of the Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Kuwait, welcomed the expansion, describing it as timely amid ongoing travel challenges. He said the move underscores a commitment to supporting communities and businesses reliant on Kuwait–India connectivity.

Jazeera Airways continues to operate through a dual-base network in Saudi Arabia, including Dammam and Qaisumah airports, providing alternative travel routes despite operational constraints.

The airline currently serves more than 31 destinations across 10 countries and plans to scale up operations further, with around 1,000 flights, 250,000 seats and over 2 million tonnes of cargo capacity scheduled by the end of April.