Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of the kingdom's airport, welcomed the arrival of Georgia’s flag carrier, Georgian Airways, following the commencement of its direct service between Tbilisi and Bahrain, said a report.

The airline will operate a service between Tbilisi International Airport and BIA twice a week for the next nine months, a report in BNA said.

Georgian Airways is the second carrier to operate the route out of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), which reflects the destination’s increasing popularity among GCC nationals and residents who can now obtain a visa on arrival.

"We are delighted to add another route to Tbilisi and look forward to working with Georgian Airways to offer the best possible passenger experience to its customers. The 25-year relationship between our two countries has only grown stronger over time, as demonstrated by the appointment of Bahrain’s first ambassador to Georgia in January this year. We hope this new partnership with Georgian Airways will further enhance trade and tourism between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Georgia," said the report, citing chief commercial officer Ayman Zainal.