“The expanded Dammam operations help Gulf Air maintain vital connectivity for passengers while Bahrain’s airspace remains temporarily closed.”
Bahrain’s national carrier adds new destinations as part of its temporary network during airspace closure
Muharraq, Bahrain: Gulf Air has expanded its temporary operations from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (DMM) by adding two new international destinations — Frankfurt, Germany and Nairobi, Kenya — as part of its contingency network to maintain international connectivity.
The additional routes will operate between 23 and 28 March 2026, complementing the airline’s existing temporary services from Dammam to London Heathrow, Mumbai and Bangkok. The expanded network forms part of Gulf Air’s response to the temporary closure of Bahrain’s airspace, which has disrupted normal flight operations from Bahrain International Airport.
To support passengers travelling to and from Bahrain, the airline will provide ground transportation between Bahrain and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam for travellers with confirmed bookings on these flights. The airline will also assist eligible passengers with Saudi transit visas, helping them complete the journey between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Passengers whose final destination is within Saudi Arabia will be required to arrange their own valid entry visa, the airline noted. Travellers are also advised to ensure they have confirmed bookings before heading to Dammam for departure.
The temporary network reflects Gulf Air’s efforts to maintain international travel links for passengers during the ongoing operational disruption. The airline confirmed that normal flight operations will resume once Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs confirms that the country’s airspace has safely reopened.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain and one of the oldest airlines in the GCC, operates flights to more than 50 destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent. The airline currently operates a fleet that includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A320/A321 aircraft.
