The Embassy of Czechia in Kuwait and CzechTourism, in collaboration with Jazeera Airways, have hosted a special event to celebrate the launch of the airline’s first-ever winter flights between Kuwait and Prague, strengthening tourism links and expanding travel opportunities between the two countries.

The event brought together representatives from the travel and tourism industry, travel trade partners and invited guests to explore Czechia’s winter tourism offerings and discuss opportunities for further collaboration.

Jazeera Airways will operate twice-weekly direct flights between Kuwait and Prague from December 17 2026 to February  7, 2027.

The seasonal service is designed to provide travellers with convenient and affordable access to the Czech capital during the festive season and school holidays, offering opportunities to experience winter markets, historic landmarks, cultural attractions and scenic landscapes.

The event featured addresses by Juraj Chmiel, Ambassador of Czechia to Kuwait; Barbara Andelová, International Marketing – Middle East and India at CzechTourism; and Paul Carroll, Chief Commercial Officer at Jazeera Airways.

Chmiel said: “We warmly welcome Jazeera Airways’ decision to introduce direct winter flights to Prague, marking another important milestone in strengthening the ties between Czechia and Kuwait. Our two countries enjoy a longstanding relationship built on friendship, mutual respect and growing cooperation. Direct air connectivity plays an important role in bringing our people closer together, encouraging tourism and creating new opportunities for cultural and economic exchange. Winter is a particularly magical time to visit Czechia, and we look forward to welcoming more travellers from Kuwait to experience our country's rich heritage, festive traditions and warm hospitality.”

Andelová highlighted the destination’s appeal beyond the capital and the opportunities created by the new seasonal connectivity.

“Czechia is a destination for every season, and winter reveals a truly special side of our country. Beyond Prague's enchanting winter markets, historic streets and festive atmosphere, visitors can discover beautiful snow-covered landscapes, charming towns, mountain resorts, wellness retreats and a wealth of cultural experiences. The introduction of direct winter flights by Jazeera Airways is an exciting opportunity to showcase this diversity to travellers from Kuwait and the wider region. We are delighted to collaborate with Jazeera Airways and our tourism partners to inspire more visitors to explore Czechia and discover memorable experiences beyond the capital.”

Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways, said the winter service would extend the airline’s Prague operations and provide customers with more opportunities to explore the destination.

“Prague has been a popular destination on our European network, and we are delighted to introduce winter flights for the very first time. Czechia offers a completely different experience during the winter months, from its enchanting winter markets and festive atmosphere to its rich culture, beautiful countryside and winter activities. By extending our Prague operations into the winter season, we are giving our customers more opportunities to explore this exciting destination while supporting stronger tourism flows between Kuwait and Czechia. Our collaboration with the Czech Embassy and CzechTourism is an important part of building awareness and inspiring more travellers to discover everything the destination has to offer.”

Pasupathi also highlighted Kuwait’s growing winter events calendar and its potential to attract regional and international visitors, supporting hospitality, retail, aviation and other sectors.

“It is encouraging to see Kuwait’s sporting and cultural calendar grow, with events such as the Gulf Bank Marathon where we are supporting as the official airline partner, Super Cup, concerts and more bringing fresh energy to our winter season. These events give residents across the GCC and visitors from further afield wonderful reasons to experience Kuwait’s beautiful winter weather, exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality. Large-scale events also create real economic value, bringing visitors into our hotels, restaurants, malls and airports, supporting local businesses and showcasing what Kuwait has to offer.

“This winter, Jazeera Airways is also adding more direct flights between Kuwait and Europe. Today, we showcased Prague in collaboration with Czech Tourism and the Embassy of Czechia in Kuwait, opening opportunities for travel in both directions. Through our partnership with Visit Kuwait, we are also supporting efforts to showcase Kuwait as a destination and encourage more visitors to discover what the country has to offer. At Jazeera Airways, we are proud to connect people to Kuwait and support its growth as a vibrant destination. There is so much to experience, and winter is the perfect time to discover it.”

The event also provided opportunities for guests to connect with Czech tourism and hospitality representatives, including Next Mile DMC, The Julius Prague, Hotel Thermal Karlovy Vary, Altoa Medical Tourism and Fashion Arena Prague Outlet.

Discussions explored the destination’s accommodation, travel, wellness and shopping offerings, alongside potential partnerships with regional travel trade stakeholders.

A special prize draw added to the event, giving guests an opportunity to win prizes while celebrating Czech hospitality and the new air connection.

Presentations highlighted Czechia’s diverse winter attractions, ranging from Prague’s historic architecture, castles and cultural experiences to mountain resorts, winter sports, spa towns and distinctive culinary offerings.

 The destination’s variety positions it as an option for families, couples and leisure travellers seeking experiences beyond traditional city breaks.

The new service forms part of Jazeera Airways’ wider efforts to expand its European network and increase direct travel options from Kuwait.

By extending Prague operations into the winter season, the airline aims to support two-way tourism, strengthen cultural and economic ties and provide greater connectivity between Kuwait and Czechia. -TradeArabia News Service