Airline · Kuwait

Jazeera Airways

Kuwait's plucky private airline that competed with state-owned Kuwait Airways and thrived. Jazeera pioneered low-cost flying in the Gulf region and built its own terminal at Kuwait International Airport because the main one was too crowded.

Callsign
JAZEERA
ICAO code
JZR
IATA code
J9
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Hubs
KWI
Fun fact

Jazeera Airways built and operates its own dedicated terminal (T5) at Kuwait International Airport — the first airline-owned terminal in the Middle East.

Quick answers

What is Jazeera Airways' callsign?

"JAZEERA". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with JZR.

What are Jazeera Airways' airline codes?

ICAO JZR, IATA J9. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.

Where are Jazeera Airways' hubs?

Kuwait City (KWI).

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