Jazeera Airways launches new schedule to Istanbul, starting February 21st

Jazeera Airways, the most on-time airline in the Middle East as per the global tracker FlightStats, today announced the return of scheduled flights between Kuwait and Istanbul. Flights to the popular Turkish city will resume on February 21st with two weekly flights. 

Jazeera Airways will serve Istanbul every Wednesday and Friday. Flights departing from Kuwait will take-off at 14:20 local time, and flights departing from Istanbul are scheduled to take-off at 17:55 local time.  

Jazeera Airways Vice President of Sales, Rafik Boghdady, said, “Istanbul has become one of the most visited cities by travelers from Kuwait. With its rich history reflecting on its monuments, streets, shopping bazaars and districts, restaurants, and its beautiful nature and sceneries, it’s no surprise that travelers go back to Istanbul for more indulging times with family or friends. 

“Our schedule is ideal to spend at least three days enjoying Turkish culinary delices over the Bosphorus, or for more than six days discovering the thousands of vibrant streets of the city.”

Celebrating the return to Istanbul, Jazeera Airways held a three-day “Fly to Istanbul” event at The Avenues, Kuwait, where visitors had the chance to win vouchers for the next time they book their vacation to Istanbul with Jazeera Airways. The event was on the weekend starting January 30, 2014. 

Jazeera Airways serves from Kuwait 19 popular destinations in the Middle East, including high-demand business, leisure, family, and weekend destinations such as Dubai, Bahrain, Beirut, Alexandria, Amman, Istanbul, Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor, Assiut, Sohag, Mashhad, Jeddah, Riyadh, Cairo and Al Najaf.  

Jazeera Airways operates eight fully owned Airbus A320s with two class cabins comprising a Business Class and an Economy Class.  Business Class travelers get both an upgraded experience and exclusivity, starting with exclusive check-in lines, business lounge access, up to 60 kilograms in free baggage allowance, and an exclusive on-board cabin. The airline’s Economy Class offers travelers free baggage allowance of 40 kilograms and free on-board meals with a changing menu every month. 

Jazeera Airways is an IATA-member airline and operates one of the youngest Airbus A320 fleets across the Middle East.