Jazeera Airways

ICAO: JZR IATA: J9 Active as of Jan 31, 2026

Airline Statistics

124

Active Routes

2876

Flight Observations

63

Unique Destinations

56

Origin Airports

1169

Avg Route Distance (mi)

2638

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes

About Jazeera Airways

Jazeera Airways, a Kuwaiti low-cost carrier, was established in April 2004, marking it as the first non-government owned airline in the Middle East. It commenced operations on October 30, 2005, with the aim of introducing competition and reducing the country's reliance on government-controlled aviation services.

The airline's main hub and operational base is Kuwait International Airport (KWI). Notably, Jazeera Airways owns and operates its dedicated Terminal 5 (T5) at Kuwait International Airport, which is designed to enhance passenger experience with dedicated check-in, expedited immigration, and shorter transfer distances.

Jazeera Airways operates a fleet primarily composed of Airbus A320 and A320neo aircraft, all featuring leather seats. As of December 2024, its fleet consists of 24 aircraft, including 13 A320ceo and 11 A320neo. The airline serves a broad international network of over 60 destinations across the Middle East, Central & South Asia, Africa, and Europe, with 1 domestic and 63 international destinations in 30 countries as of November 2025. Jazeera Airways is not a member of major global airline alliances but is an IATA member. It offers Economy Class with various seating upgrade options (Priority, Preferred, XL/Extra Legroom) and a Business Class product that includes dedicated check-in, lounge access, a complimentary menu, and a vacant middle seat for enhanced privacy. Onboard entertainment is provided through complimentary "Jazeera Screens" accessible via personal devices.

Traveler Reviews

Recent traveler reviews for Jazeera Airways present a mixed, often critical, perspective on the airline's service.

What Travelers Love:

  • Punctuality and Smooth Operations: Some passengers have reported positive experiences with flights departing and arriving on schedule, along with smooth take-offs and landings.
  • Professional and Friendly Crew: Instances of professional and friendly cabin crew have been highlighted in some reviews.
  • Cleanliness: A few travelers have noted the aircraft to be clean.
  • In-flight Entertainment: The "Jazeera Screens" system, offering complimentary in-flight entertainment accessible on personal devices, is seen as a positive feature for a low-cost carrier.

Common Complaints:

  • Frequent Delays and Cancellations: Numerous travelers consistently report significant flight delays and cancellations, often with inadequate communication from the airline.
  • Poor Customer Service: Passengers frequently cite rude, unhelpful, and unresponsive customer service when attempting to resolve issues, rebook flights, or process refunds.
  • Baggage Issues and Hidden Fees: Complaints are common regarding unclear baggage allowance policies, leading to unexpected and costly excess baggage fees at the airport. Lost luggage is also a reported issue.
  • Uncomfortable Seating and Limited Amenities: Economy class seats are often described as uncomfortable, particularly on longer flights, and the lack of complimentary meals is a frequent point of contention.
  • Congested Terminal Experience: The airline's dedicated Terminal 5 at Kuwait International Airport is often criticized for being small, crowded, having insufficient seating, limited shopping and dining options, and expensive food.

Overall sentiment suggests that while Jazeera Airways can be a viable option for budget-conscious travelers on short routes, the frequent operational disruptions, perceived poor customer service, and limitations of its ground facilities significantly detract from the overall travel experience for many.

Safety Information

Jazeera Airways maintains a generally good safety record, as indicated by a 7 out of 7 safety rating from Airline Ratings, last updated in February 2024, with the airline passing safety audits. As an IATA member, it adheres to high international standards of safety and security.

Despite its generally positive safety standing, the airline has had a few notable incidents. On August 2, 2018, Jazeera flight J9 608 from Kuwait experienced an engine fire upon landing in Hyderabad, though all 145 passengers were evacuated safely. A significant incident occurred on August 27, 2017, when a Jazeera Airways Airbus A320 collided with the tethering cable of a military captive balloon during approach to Kuwait International Airport, leading to a court-ordered fine of over KD72.8 million ($236 million) against the airline in March 2025. Other reported incidents include a blown tire on takeoff in July 2012 and recent bird strikes in September 2024, as well as tyre damage on landing in August 2024.

Jazeera Airways operates a fleet of Airbus A320 and A320neo aircraft. They were the first airline in the Middle East to introduce the A320neo into their fleet in June 2018, indicating a commitment to modern aircraft. While specific details on average fleet age are not always public, the inclusion of newer A320neo models suggests a contemporary component to their fleet. There is no publicly available information detailing specific safety awards or recognitions for Jazeera Airways.

Compiled by AirportRoutes.com • Updated 2 months ago

Route Network Map

Click on any airport to see its routes

Most Popular Routes

167 flights
A20N
KWI → JED
Kuwait International Airport → King Abdulaziz Int'l
758 miles
150 flights
A320
115 flights
A320
KWI → MED
Kuwait International Airport → Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz
603 miles
110 flights
A320
108 flights
A320
93 flights
A20N
KWI → RUH
Kuwait International Airport → King Khalid Int'l
305 miles
93 flights
A20N
81 flights
A320
80 flights
A320
KWI → DAC
Kuwait International Airport → Shahjalal International Airport
2638 miles
68 flights
A20N

Top Destinations

KWI (OKKK)
Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
1349 flights
55 routes
JED (OEJN)
King Abdulaziz Int'l
Jeddah
157 flights
2 routes
MED (OEMA)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz
Medina
145 flights
4 routes
DXB (OMDB)
Dubai Int'l
Dubai
108 flights
1 route
RUH (OERK)
King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
93 flights
1 route
ATZ (HEAT)
Asyut
Assiut
81 flights
1 route
HBE (HEBA)
Borg El Arab
Alexandria
80 flights
1 route
DAC (VGHS)
Shahjalal International Airport
Dhaka
68 flights
1 route
DAM (OSDI)
Damascus Int'l
Damascus
49 flights
1 route
CAI (HECA)
Cairo Int'l
Cairo
48 flights
1 route

Top Origin Airports

KWI (OKKK)
Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait City
1477 flights
61 routes
ATZ (HEAT)
Asyut International Airport
Asyut
167 flights
1 route
DAM (OSDI)
Damascus International Airport
Damascus
115 flights
1 route
SPX (HESX)
Sphinx International Airport
Al Jiza
93 flights
1 route
SYZ (OISS)
Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport
Shiraz
78 flights
3 routes
JED (OEJN)
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Jeddah
69 flights
4 routes
MED (OEMA)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
Medina
65 flights
2 routes
LXR (HELX)
Luxor International Airport
Luxor
62 flights
1 route
AMM (OJAI)
Queen Alia International Airport
Amman
52 flights
1 route
RUH (OERK)
King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh
52 flights
1 route

Top Border Crossing Flights

KWI (OKKK)
Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait City, KW
1349 flights
55 routes
JED (OEJN)
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Jeddah, SA
157 flights
2 routes
MED (OEMA)
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
Medina, SA
145 flights
4 routes
DXB (OMDB)
Dubai International Airport
Dubai, AE
108 flights
1 route
RUH (OERK)
King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh, SA
93 flights
1 route
ATZ (HEAT)
Asyut International Airport
Assiut, EG
81 flights
1 route
HBE (HEBA)
Alexandria International Airport
Alexandria, EG
80 flights
1 route
DAC (VGHS)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Dhaka, BD
68 flights
1 route

Longest Routes

DAC → KWI
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport → Kuwait Int'l
2638 mi
KWI → DAC
Kuwait International Airport → Shahjalal International Airport
2638 mi
KWI → CMB
Kuwait International Airport → Bandaranaike Int'l
2576 mi
CMB → KWI
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport → Kuwait Int'l
2576 mi
TRV → KWI
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport → Kuwait Int'l
2364 mi

Shortest Routes

AWZ → KWI
Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport → Kuwait Int'l
153 mi
BAH → KWI
Bahrain International Airport → Kuwait Int'l
262 mi
KWI → BAH
Kuwait International Airport → Bahrain Int'l
262 mi
KWI → SYZ
Kuwait International Airport → Shiraz Int'l (Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib Int'l)
279 mi
SYZ → KWI
Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport → Kuwait Int'l
279 mi

All Routes

124 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
ATZ → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
167 1044 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
KWI → JED King Abdulaziz Int'l
Jeddah
150 758 mi A320 Jan 31, 2026
DAM → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
115 735 mi A320 Jan 30, 2026
KWI → MED Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz
Medina
110 603 mi A320 Jan 31, 2026
KWI → DXB Dubai Int'l
Dubai
108 531 mi A320 Jan 31, 2026
SPX → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
93 1027 mi A20N Jan 31, 2026
KWI → RUH King Khalid Int'l
Riyadh
93 305 mi A20N Jan 31, 2026
KWI → ATZ Asyut
Assiut
81 1044 mi A320 Jan 17, 2026
KWI → HBE Borg El Arab
Alexandria
80 1099 mi A320 Nov 20, 2025
KWI → DAC Shahjalal International Airport
Dhaka
68 2638 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
MED → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
64 603 mi A320 Jan 30, 2026
LXR → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
62 968 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
JED → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
62 758 mi A20N Jan 30, 2026
SYZ → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
61 279 mi A20N Jan 27, 2026
AMM → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
52 734 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
RUH → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
52 305 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
TIF → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
51 708 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
KWI → DAM Damascus Int'l
Damascus
49 735 mi A320 Dec 26, 2025
KWI → CAI Cairo Int'l
Cairo
48 996 mi A20N Jan 21, 2026
MHD → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
47 833 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
TBS → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
46 877 mi A320 Jan 29, 2026
KWI → AMM Queen Alia Int'l
Amman
44 734 mi A20N Jan 8, 2026
HAS → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
41 402 mi A20N Jan 29, 2026
NJF → KWI Kuwait Int'l
Kuwait City
41 286 mi A320 Jan 21, 2026
KWI → DME Domodedovo Int'l
Moscow
40 1878 mi A20N Jan 9, 2026
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Jan 31, 2026 03:06
Coverage: Observed routes only