Eid travel surge: 236,000 passengers, 1,737 flights expected at Kuwait Airport
Abdullah Al-Rajhi, Acting Deputy Director General for Aviation Safety, Air Transport, and Aviation Security and the official spokesman for DGCA, told KUNA that the most popular destinations during this period include Dubai, Cairo, Jeddah, Doha, and Istanbul, noting a significant increase in travel demand to these cities during the holiday season.
Al-Rajhi emphasized the importance of travelers arriving at the airport well ahead of their flight time, ensuring all travel documents are complete and valid. He also urged passengers to confirm their ticket and hotel bookings and to secure necessary entry visas for their destinations, where required.
He further highlighted DGCA's commitment to facilitating smooth travel operations and providing excellent services to passengers throughout the Eid holiday, working closely with all relevant authorities at Kuwait International Airport.
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