Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight to Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, thus marking the commencement of a new direct air link between the two countries and further expanding its international network ahead of F1 Bahrain Grand Prix 2026.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, is expanding its onboard connectivity programme with five additional Airbus A320neo family aircraft equipped with Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX.
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), ‘The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East’, and national carrier Gulf Air are continuing their long-standing partnership ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026.
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), operator of Bahrain International Airport, have concluded a series of youth development and workforce readiness programmes aimed at supporting Bahraini talent and preparing young people for careers in aviation and the wider economy.
Gulf Air delivered a strong operational performance in August 2026, ranking among the world’s most punctual airlines. Cirium placed the Bahrain carrier first in the Middle East for on-time arrivals, while OAG ranked it fourth globally.
Gulf Air has opened bookings for its new direct Bahrain–Kuala Lumpur service, launching on September 29, 2026, with additional flights scheduled ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia to meet expected travel demand.
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has introduced a new Falcon Gold Business Class amenity kit in collaboration with French skincare Brand Payot, enhancing its premium onboard offering.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it will offer tailored travel packages combining flights, accommodation, airport transfers and race experiences for passengers travelling to capital Kuala Lumpur for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, said it plans to launch direct flights to Kuala Lumpur after Formula One and the FIA confirmed that the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix will be held at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit from October 2 to 4.
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has signed a letter of intent with JetZero for Z4 aircraft, securing preferential delivery positions in the early 2030s to support its expanding network across Europe and Asia.
