– New seasonal service opens direct access to one of Europe’s most popular winter destinations
– Two weekly flights to operate from 17 December
Dubai – UAE, 17 September 2026:
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, in partnership with CzechTourism, has announced the launch of the first-ever winter flights from Kuwait to Prague, giving travellers a new opportunity to experience the Czech capital during one of its most magical seasons.
Starting 17 December, Jazeera Airways will operate direct flights twice weekly between Kuwait and Prague, conveniently timed around the school winter holidays and the festive travel period. This new route will be open until 7 February 2027 and marks an important development for the Kuwait-Prague route, extending a destination traditionally served by Jazeera during the popular European summer season into winter for the first time.
Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer, Jazeera Airways, said:
“Prague has always been a very popular summer destination with our passengers, and we are delighted to take the next step by introducing our first winter flights to the Czech capital. With the school holidays and Prague’s festive season, it is a great time to visit. In winter, the city offers a completely different and most magical experience including the winter markets, castles and overall celebratory atmosphere. At Jazeera Airways, together with CzechTourism, we are happy to offer travellers from Kuwait the opportunity to explore Prague in this season. This new service also demonstrates our commitment to developing successful seasonal routes to meet growing market demands.”
With its historic Old Town, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, charming riverside districts, world-class museums and galleries, vibrant café culture, and rich cultural heritage, Prague has long been a favorite European destination for travelers from Kuwait and the wider region. During winter, the city offers a distinctly different experience, with festive markets, seasonal celebrations, illuminated streets and squares, as well as winter cuisine.
Prague’s famous winter markets, including the celebrations around Old Town Square, are among the highlights of the city’s festive season, making it particularly attractive for families and leisure travelers looking for a European winter break.
Mrs. Barbara Andelová, International Marketing – Middle East and India, CzechTourism, said,
“We are delighted to partner with Jazeera Airways in introducing the first-ever winter flights between Kuwait and Prague. While Prague is already a well-loved destination among travellers from Kuwait during the summer months, winter reveals a different side of the city, with its festive markets, historic landmarks, cultural experiences and unique seasonal atmosphere. This new service will make it even easier for visitors from Kuwait and the wider region to discover the beauty of the Czechia during one of the most enchanting times of the year. We look forward to welcoming more visitors and further strengthening tourism ties between our two countries.”
Jazeera Airways first launched direct flights between Kuwait and Prague in June 2022, becoming an important direct link between Kuwait and the Czech Republic. Following the success of its inaugural season, Jazeera Airways returned to Prague as part of its European summer network, giving travelers from Kuwait convenient and affordable nonstop access to the Czech capital.
Flights are available for booking through Jazeera Airways’ website: jazeeraairways.com and mobile application.
About Jazeera Airways
Founded in 2004, Jazeera Airways is a leading low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, serving over 5 million passengers across a network of more than 60 destinations in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Africa, and Europe. Dedicated to offering affordable, high-quality air travel, Jazeera Airways caters to business, leisure, religious, and weekend travellers, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service.
Jazeera Airways currently operates a modern and efficient fleet of 23 Airbus A320ceo and A320neo aircraft, enabling it to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. 26 new aircraft from its orderbook, 18 A320neos and 8 A321neos are expected to arrive 2026 onwards.
The only publicly traded airline on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (Boursa Kuwait), Jazeera Airways was recognized as a Fortune 500 Arabia company and named “Great Place to Work”.
A trailblazer in the aviation sector, Jazeera Airways has introduced several digital initiatives to its customer experience and is one of the first to design, build, and operate its own terminal, Jazeera Terminal 5 (T5), at the Kuwait International Airport.
For more information visit: www.jazeeraairways.com
About Czechia
Czechia in Central Europe is a country that’s known for over twelve hundred castles, sixteen UNESCO World Heritage Sites, natural healing waters and traditional European thermal spas, sophisticated crystal design and glassworks with a long history. The country has mild climate and cozy atmosphere, with well-preserved architecture across the ages, gentle rolling hills, deep green forests and natural lakes creating unique landscape. There is lot more to be discovered beyond the “crown jewel” of the destination – Prague- like the famous spa triangle in Western Bohemia (Karlovy Vary being the most known), Czechia has picturesque historical towns like Český Krumlov, Telč, Olomouc. The South Moravian region is a culturally rich destination, with vibrant city Brno as the region capital. Stunning Lednice – Valtice complex in vicinity. Embrace the magic of Czechia and explore a realm of cultural wonders and breathtaking beauty.
For more information, check out our website and our Instagram:
https://www.visitczechia.com/en-us ; https://www.instagram.com/visitczechia_ar/
About VFS Global Tourism Services
VFS Global has established its regional and global footprints in the space of tourism services, complementing its core visa services business. With 16 years of experience, the Tourism Services Unit has served more than 25 destinations. The team partners client destinations, across different countries, to enable the achievement of their travel and tourism promotional objectives and business targets. We specialize in destination representation, outsourced tourism office management and trade support services for national tourism authorities from client governments. We facilitate them in a wide range of destination promotional activities.
Some of the key services include dedicated tourism support offices, destination training, product development, B2B roadshows & workshops, consumer events, digital campaigns, MICE engagement program, public relations and e-learning modules. The team is able to partner client destinations across different countries to deliver the desired tourist arrival and spend targets.
About VFS Global
As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation, including Generative AI, to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments, increasing productivity and enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.
With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritises ethical practices and sustainability while serving as the trusted partner to 71 client governments. Operating over 4,200 Application Centres in 169 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 557 million transactions* since 2001.
Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai, VFS Global is majority owned by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, along with minority shareholders including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation, Singapore based Temasek and UAE based Dubai Holdings.
* Comprising 344.15 million transactions by VFS Global and 212.94 million transactions by CiX Citizen Experience
About VFS Global
As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation, including Generative AI, to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments, increasing productivity and enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.
With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritises ethical practices and sustainability while serving as the trusted partner to 71 client governments. Operating over 4,200 Application Centres in 170 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 562 million transactions* since 2001.
Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai, VFS Global is majority owned by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, along with minority shareholders including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation, Singapore based Temasek and UAE based Dubai Holdings.
* Comprising 346.74 million transactions by VFS Global and 215.82 million transactions by CiX Citizen Experience