KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport remains open and operational today, with flights continuing to run through Terminals 4 and 5, though Terminal 1 stays closed following structural damage sustained earlier this year, leaving the airport still short of its full pre-conflict capacity. How the Disruption BeganKuwait International Airport's ongoing terminal restrictions trace back to damage sustained during the broader regional conflict that has affected Gulf aviation throughout 2026. While most operations have since returned to Kuwait International Airport itself, the underlying volatility of the situation means schedules can still shift with limited notice, and passengers are being urged to treat travel plans through Kuwait with continued flexibility. A Cautious but Functional AirportFor now, the practical answer for travelers is straightforward: Kuwait International Airport is open today, and flights are operating through Terminals 4 and 5 without disruption tied to the earlier conflict. With Terminal 2 construction continuing to target a fourth-quarter 2026 completion and Terminal 1's repair timeline still unconfirmed, Kuwait International Airport's capacity is expected to remain constrained relative to its pre-conflict baseline for at least the next several months.