Kuwait Airways announced that transit visa issuance would be available to Saudi Arabia. It is a part of the airline’s ticket booking service and costs KWD45. As revealed in a report by Times Kuwait, the service is offered through its sales office, and here’s all you need to know about this travel-related development.
Kuwait Airways Announces Transit Visa For Saudi Arabia
إعلان بشأن توفر خدمات إصدار تأشيرة عبور إلى المملكة العربية السعودية من خلال مكاتب مبيعات الخطوط الجوية الكويتية و مركز اتصال خدمة العملاء .
Announcement regarding the availability of transit visa issuance services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through Kuwait Airways sales… pic.twitter.com/V55rLncYY4
— Kuwait Airways (@KuwaitAirways) March 24, 2026
Kuwait Airways recently mentioned how the service is offered through the sales office, customer service call centre and the Kuwait Airways holiday section. All the applicant needs to do is submit a personal photo with a white background, a civil ID, and a copy of the passport. The availability of a transit visa just made things a lot easier for travellers. After all, they can now complete both ticket and visa arrangements in a single step. This would reduce the need for separate applications.
Passengers Can Contact Airline Support Channels
So passengers who wish to use the service can contact the airline directly. The airline also shared its support channel for assistance, which includes WhatsApp service on the number +965-1802050 and the customer contact line at 171. Through this offering, transit travel via Saudi Arabia just became a lot more accessible and streamlined. It is particularly sofa passengers who are looking for a quicker and more convenient booking experience.
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Jazeera Airways Operating Flights From Qaisumah Airport
On the other hand, Jazeera Airways, which is another airline from Kuwait, has also announced that it would be operating commercial flights from the airport from Thursday onwards. This is in addition to the existing services from the Qaisumah Airport in Saudi Arabia. As mentioned in a report of Kuwait Times, all the departures and arrival procedures for both airports will be taking place at the temporary terminal of the airline at the International Exhibition Grounds hall 8. As it happens, the efforts have also been noted since the start of the crisis. Focusing on maintaining safe and reliable connectivity, the aim is to facilitate travel for passengers.
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Is Kuwait Airways a good airline?
Kuwait Airways is generally considered a budget-friendly and decent carrier.
Is Kuwait visa-free for Indians?
No, Kuwait does not offer visa-free entry for Indian passport holders.