Bahrain’s government airline Gulf Air has issued a new update regarding its flights. The company has extended the deadline to operate its flights from Dammam city in Saudi Arabia till the end of April 2026. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the convenience of passengers due to the ongoing restrictions in the airspace of Bahrain and surrounding areas. This information is also very important for travelers going to India because it also includes flights to Mumbai and Chennai.
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For which cities, when will the flights run?
A new schedule of flights from Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport to many big cities has been released. The airline has made it clear that until Bahrain’s airspace becomes completely normal, passengers will have to travel from Dammam only. Services to London are shorter, while services to India and other countries are longer.
City Name Last Date London (Heathrow) 11 April 2026 Mumbai (Mumbai) 30 April 2026 Chennai (Chennai) 30 April 2026 Bangkok and Manila 30 April 2026 Cairo and Nairobi 30 April 2026
New rules for bus service and transit visa
The airline has made special arrangements for passengers who live in Bahrain but have to catch a flight from Dammam. Gulf Air itself is taking over the responsibility of taking passengers from Bahrain to Dammam Airport by road. For this, passengers must have a confirmed ticket.
Transit Visa Assistance: The airline will assist those traveling from Bahrain via Dammam to obtain transit visas for Saudi Arabia.
Road Transport: The airline’s bus service can be used between Bahrain and Dammam.
Visiting Saudi Arabia: Travelers whose final destination is Saudi Arabia will have to prepare their own visas in advance.
Booking Information: Passengers can book their tickets through Gulf Air’s website, mobile app or any accredited travel agent.