Embassies in Bahrain are working to ensure citizens’ safety as flights remain suspended due to airspace closure, while Gulf Air has begun limited flights from Dammam to London, Mumbai and Bangkok, arranging Bahrain–Dammam transport for booked passengers.
Gulf Air has temporarily repositioned a number of its aircraft as part of its operational planning, in order to ensure continued operational efficiency and enhance its connectivity network for customers.
Gulf Air has opened registration for a special flight between Dammam’s King Fahad International Airport and Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on March 10, 2026, enabling passengers to travel during Bahrain’s airspace closure.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, reported solid operational performance in 2025, carrying 6,647,879 passengers—a 5% increase compared to 2024—while operating 52,099 flights across its network. The airline achieved a notable improvement in operational efficiency, with the average passenger load factor increasing to 81.6%, up from 77.0% in the previous year.
National carrier Gulf Air and Bahrain Airport Company, the operator of Bahrain International Airport, have announced a major milestone in their human capital transformation with the introduction of a market-benchmarked Compensation and Benefits Framework, alongside an enhanced Medical Insurance Program.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, recorded strong operational performance during November, reflecting sustained strength across its network.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has expanded its codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, unlocking new routes to Europe via Istanbul and giving passengers access to additional destinations across Europe and Türkiye through Istanbul Airport (IST).
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air is expanding its partnership with MedAire, an international SOS company and leader in travel health and aviation security solutions, to further strengthen passenger and crew safety and wellbeing.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has recorded strong performance results for October amid growing demand which remained robust across its expanding network. The airline flew 598,363 passengers for the month, up 18% over last year.
The inaugural Royal Bahrain Concours has announced Gulf Air as its Official Airline Partner.
