The carrier will use a single-aisle Airbus A320 on the new route, which Manchester airport believes will attract point-to-point and transfer passengers.

The airport said: “Currently 49,000 people from across Manchester airport’s vast catchment area travel indirectly to Kuwait, these are a mix of those visiting family and friends and businesses that trade in the Middle East. 

“A further 800,000 people from across the north travel to a range of Kuwait Airways’ onward destinations that are not currently served by Manchester airport, so the route will also be beneficial to those wanting to access places like Bangkok, Mumbai, Delhi and Manila, to name a few.”

Services will operate on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday with a lie-flat business cabin option. Flights arrive in Manchester at 11.45am and depart at 12.45pm. 
 
Maen Razouqi, Kuwait Airways chief executive, said: “Manchester as a destination is of great importance to Kuwait Airways’ customers. The selection came after an increased demand for it as a distinct destination for tourists, especially in the summer season.”