Dammam: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the extension of its temporary network operations from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam until April 2026. Flights from Dammam to London Heathrow will continue until 11 April 2026, while flights to Mumbai, Nairobi, Cairo, Chennai, Bangkok, Casablanca, and Manila will run until 30 April 2026. This extension comes amid the temporary closure of the Kingdom of Bahrain's airspace and that of certain countries in the region due to current developments.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Gulf Air continues to operate a temporary network of 10 destinations via Dammam. The airline will provide ground transportation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and King Fahd International Airport for passengers holding confirmed bookings on these flights. Gulf Air is also facilitating Saudi Arabia transit visa assistance exclusively for passengers traveling to and from the Kingdom of Bahrain, who are using Gulf Air organized ground transportation. However, passengers whose final destination is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must hold a valid visa arranged independently.
Passengers may book their flights through Gulf Air's website at gulfair.com, via the mobile app, or through authorized travel agents.