Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has put itself in line with big airports like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi with a record-breaking performance in 2025. About 97.4 lakh passengers traveled from here in the year 2025, which is 4.2% more than last year. Bahrain is no longer just a stop, but has become a major global hub with direct and affordable flights to Europe and Asia.
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Entry of AirAsia
The biggest good news for travelers is that budget airline AirAsia This means that now long distance travel will be possible with less money. The company has announced very low ticket prices for the Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route.
Under the initial offer, the fare for Bahrain has been kept at around $21 (about Rs 1700) and for London at $42 (about Rs 3500). This booking is open till 22 February 2026. This is very beneficial for those who want to go to Europe or Asia from Gulf but were stopped due to expensive tickets.
Gulf Air expansion and new facilities
Bahrain’s own airline, Gulf Air, is not far behind. The airline has announced the launch of flights to new cities for the summer holidays. In addition, Starlink’s high-speed free Wi-Fi will also be available on Gulf Air flights by mid-2026.
New flights starting in summer (Summer 2026):
Destination Start Date Nice, France May 24 (twice a week) Geneva, Switzerland June 5 (twice a week) Málaga, Spain June 17 (twice a week) Al Alamein, Egypt June 18
Travelers from India and Asia benefit
This expansion of Bahrain Airport is also important for Indian travelers. According to the report, Bengaluru, Singapore and Sharjah are among the fastest growing routes. This simply means that it will now become easier to go from India to Bahrain and then from there to Europe or America. The ministry has set a target of adding 100 destinations by the end of 2026, so that passengers will not have to depend on Dubai or Doha for connecting flights.