Jazeera Airways Launches its First-ever Direct Service from Kuwait to Al Ain International Airport

• Flight welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and other dignitaries from Abu Dhabi Airports, Al Ain International Airport and DCT Abu Dhabi
• His Excellency Saqer Nasser Al Raisi, the UAE Ambassador to Kuwait, attends inaugural flight from Jazeera Terminal T5

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 19, 2019: Jazeera Airways flight J9 139 landed at Al Ain International Airport in the UAE on Friday 13 December in the first-ever direct service between the airport and Kuwait. The service was made possible with the support of Abu Dhabi Airports and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT - Abu Dhabi).

The Ambassador of the UAE to Kuwait, His Excellency Saqer Nasser Al Raisi, attended the inaugural flight, where he was welcomed by the Jazeera Airways’ Chairman, Marwan Boodai.

On arrival at Al Ain International Airport at approximately 1.45pm UAE time, the flight was welcomed by His Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan; His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Nasser Al-Sabah, Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Kuwait Embassy; Ahmed Juma Al Shamsi, Acting Chief Operations Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports; Rashed Al Shamsi, Director General of Al Ain International Airport; and Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Acting Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at DCT Abu Dhabi.

His Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan delivered a welcome speech during a reception after the arrival in which he conveyed the greetings of his father, His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain.

“Jazeera Airways’ new flight to Al Ain is a milestone for our airline, which has been growing steadily and providing a reliable service to customers in the Middle East, Asia and Europe,” said Boodai. “We are very pleased to be serving customers from Kuwait and our network with flights to the unique region of Al Ain.

“On behalf of our airline, I take this opportunity to extend our utmost gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Sheikh Sabah Nasser Al-Sabah for honouring us with their presence today, as well as to Abu Dhabi Airports and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi for enabling this new service and allowing us to connect passengers from our network to discover the wonders of Al Ain.”

Maarten De Groof, Abu Dhabi Airports Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are delighted that Jazeera Airways has chosen to launch a new route from Kuwait to Al Ain as part of its rapid expansion plans in the region.

“The new route will unlock more choices for passengers travelling between Kuwait City and the growing airport of Al Ain. The GCC has always been one of our largest and most significant markets and Jazeera Airways’ new route will further expand Al Ain International Airport’s connectivity in the region that will truly benefit consumers.

“We look forward to building on our existing route portfolio across the Middle East and reinforcing Al Ain International Airport’s position as a major gateway to Abu Dhabi that facilitates sustainable economic growth for the Emirate.”

“The new flight route marks a significant milestone in tourism between Kuwait and Abu Dhabi, thanks to Jazeera Airways’ tremendous efforts,” said Ali Hassan Al Shaiba, Acting Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT - Abu Dhabi. “Our strong cultural ties and proximity make Kuwait a valuable tourism connection for Abu Dhabi. We are proud to witness the launch of this remarkable collaboration between DCT Abu Dhabi and Jazeera Airways, and we will be working closely with them to encourage travellers from Kuwait to discover the ‘heritage heartland’ of the emirate and experience its unique offerings.”

The direct flights between Kuwait and Al Ain opens a new route to explore the stunning views and rich heritage of Al Ain, making it an ideal destination for family retreats and cultural excursions. Visitors to Al Ain can enjoy nature hikes, sightseeing, some of the world’s oldest architectural wonders, and unique Emirati heritage experiences.

The service also provides flight connections between Al Ain and the airline’s network of 33 other destinations in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.  

Kuwait-Al Ain Flights Schedule

About Al Ain

Located approximately 160 kilometres east of Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain - the Oasis City - is the emirate’s heritage heartland and one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited settlements. It is home to UNESCO-inscribed World Heritage sites, a wealth of forts, oases, historic buildings and archaeological sites, and is a showcase of the country’s unique heritage and history. Set among mountains, lush oases and palm plantations, the city also boasts a range of accommodation and conference options, an adventure water park and an award-winning zoo and wildlife park.

About Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi conserves and promotes the heritage and culture of the Abu Dhabi emirate and leverages them in the development of a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction that enriches the lives of visitors and residents alike. The Department manages the emirate’s tourism sector and markets the destination internationally through a wide range of activities aimed at attracting visitors and investment. Its policies, plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture, including protecting archaeological and historical sites and to developing museums, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Zayed National Museum and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. The Department of Culture and Tourism supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate’s heritage.  A key role played by the Department is to create synergy in the destination’s development through close co-ordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base.

About Jazeera Airways

Jazeera Airways flies to 35 popular destinations across the Middle East, India and Europe comprising high-demand business, leisure, family and weekend destinations including London, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Beirut, Amman, Alexandria, Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Assiut, Luxor, Sohag, Jeddah, Riyadh, Taif, Najaf, Mashhad, Kochi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, New Delhi, Lahore, Istanbul, Bodrum, Baku, Tbilisi, Kathmandu and Karachi.

The Jazeera Terminal T5 provides passengers with the ease and comfort of traveling with 12 check-in counters, eight self-check-in kiosks, dedicated passport and security control procedures, duty free shops and restaurants, as well as a free Wi-Fi internet service available for passengers when boarding at the T5 gates. T5 also has a dedicated number at 176 and an on-ground Help Team to respond to passengers’ queries and guide them through the terminal.