Gulf Air adds Europe, India destinations to its Dammam network
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the expansion of its temporary operations from the King Fahd International Airport in the Saudi city of Dammam adding three new destinations - Istanbul (Turkey), Athens (Greece) as well as the South Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram.
Gulf Air opens limited flights to Indian subcontinent via Dammam
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the operation of limited repatriation flights to select destinations in the Indian subcontinent via King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, further supporting passenger travel during the temporary closure of Bahrain’s airspace.
Gulf Air extends temporary operations via Dammam until March 22
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the extension of its temporary operations via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam (DMM), with flights for booking now available to all passengers for travel until March 22 to key destinations London Heathrow (UK); Mumbai (India) and Bangkok (Thailand).
Gulf Air expands Dammam ops, starts bookings for international flights
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the expansion of its temporary operations via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam (DMM), with flights now available for commercial booking to passengers travelling to London Heathrow, Mumbai and Bangkok.
F1 cancels April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula One Grands Prix will not take place in April as scheduled due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the FIA said.
Bahrain visit visa holders exempted from overstay penalties
Fri, 13 Mar 2026
Bahrain's Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (NPRA) has announced that all visit visa holders currently residing in the kingdom whose permitted stay expired on or after February 28, will be exempted from overstay fines for an additional period of one month.
Gulf Air opens booking for special Dammam–Karachi flight
Tue, 10 Mar 2026
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 issues rebooking, refund options amid service suspension
Sun, 08 Mar 2026
Gulf Air has suspended flights due to Bahrain’s airspace closure. Operations will resume once cleared. Passengers with tickets up to March 21, 2026, can rebook free until May 15, 2026, or request full refunds.
Gulf Air repatriates over 400 transit passengers amid regional airspace closures
Thu, 05 Mar 2026
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has confirmed that it repatriated over 400 transit passengers affected by recent regional developments and the temporary closure of airspaces in several countries in the region.
Flights maybe diverted or cancelled, says Bahrain CAA
Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) has announced that, in light of the closure of the airspace in the Kingdom and certain countries in the region due to current developments, arriving and departing flights at Bahrain International Airport may be diverted, cancelled, or rescheduled.
Bahrain continues to strengthen cultural, Arab tourism ties: Tourism Minister
Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Bahrain’s Tourism Minister, Fatima Al Sairafi, highlighted efforts to boost Arab tourism, using it to promote cultural exchange, support creative industries, showcase cultural identity, and contribute to sustainable development on Arab Tourism Day.
Tourism sector accounts for 7% of Bahrain economy: Minister
Wed, 18 Feb 2026
Bahrain's Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi said the tourism sector now constitutes seven per cent of the kingdom's total GDP. “The World Tourism Index report issued in January 2026 showed that Bahrain ranked third in the Middle East for visitor growth in 2025 compared with 2024, achieving an 11 per cent increase,” she told a Parliament session.
Bahrain unveils ambitious aviation strategy; targets connection to 100 destinations
Mon, 16 Feb 2026
Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has launched the National Aviation Strategy (2026–2027), aiming to build an integrated aviation ecosystem aligned with global standards. The plan seeks to position Bahrain International Airport as a leading hub and expand destinations from 66 to 100 by 2030.
Bahrain signs LOI with BeOnd to boost air connectivity
Mon, 16 Feb 2026
Bahrain’s Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry has signed a Letter of Intent with premium leisure carrier BeOnd to strengthen cooperation and expand the kingdom’s air connectivity. The airline will explore launching services from Bahrain, linking the kingdom with Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
Bahrain eyes launch of helicopter service to Dammam
Mon, 16 Feb 2026
Bahrain's Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry has signed a letter of intent with The Helicopter Company (THC) to operate direct helicopter flights between Bahrain and the Saudi Arabian city of Dammam.
AirAsia X launches Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London route
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
AirAsia X (AAX) has announced two international routes linking Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onward to London Gatwick (KUL–BAH–LGW), strengthening its global expansion strategy. Starting June 26, 2026, the service makes Bahrain its first global hub and marks the airline’s second Fifth-Freedom route beyond Asia.
AirAsia X selects Bahrain as strategic hub for global expansion
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
AirAsia X (AAX) Berhad is positioning Bahrain at the heart of its next phase of global expansion, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s ambition to strengthen its role as a regional aviation hub.
Bahrain to host 3rd International Tourism Investment Forum in October
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF 2026) in October. Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism and Chairperson of the Board of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) noted that hosting the event for the first time represents a key milestone in advancing the kingdom’s tourism sector and promoting its development.
Gulf Aviation Academy records 15pc growth in global training
Mon, 09 Feb 2026
The Gulf Aviation Academy closed 2025 with strong growth, training over 4,000 aviation professionals worldwide, a 15% year-on-year increase. During the year, GAA delivered more than 300 specialised courses across operational, technical and regulatory aviation disciplines.
Gulf Air carries 6.6m passengers in 2025
Wed, 04 Feb 2026
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.
Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo to debut in Bahrain
Wed, 04 Feb 2026
The Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) announced that as part of the Kingdom’s upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday celebrations, Cirque du Soleil’s internationally acclaimed production, Corteo, is set to debut in Bahrain for the first time, offering audiences gravity-defying acrobatics, striking visuals, and powerful storytelling.