Bahrain has officially started reopening its airspace, marking a major step in getting civil aviation back on track. Travelers are already seeing movement at Bahrain International Airport as arrival and departure boards light up for the first time in weeks. So far, the airport has welcomed flights from Riyadh, Dammam, and Medina. The national carrier, Gulf Air, also kicked off departures with its first flight heading to Riyadh, signaling that the airport’s operational energy is finally returning. In a highly anticipated update, the first direct flight to London is scheduled for today, Friday, ending a suspension that lasted over five weeks. Bahrain Airport Company has confirmed that while things are moving in the right direction, the resumption is gradual, and they strongly advise all passengers to check with their airlines for the latest flight schedules.
To prepare for this full return, Gulf Air has begun moving its fleet back home to Bahrain from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, which served as a temporary hub during recent regional events. For now, Gulf Air is operating direct flights from Bahrain to 13 key destinations, including Dubai, Jeddah, London Heathrow, and several cities across India and Pakistan. Some international flights will continue to run out of Dammam through the end of April as the airline completes its transition back to full operations in Bahrain.
Time to Catch Flights!
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