This is an older update of Gulf Air’s network from Dammam. For the latest list of 17 destinations and travel details, CLICK HERE.
Gulf Air’s regular flight operations remain suspended as Bahrain’s airspace continues to stay closed following the regional conflict that began on 28 February. There’s no confirmed date for when things will return to normal just yet, but the airline has said it will resume regular services once Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs confirms the safe reopening of the Kingdom’s airspace.
In the meantime, the airline has been running repatriation flights for Bahraini citizens and residents who are looking to make their way back to the Kingdom. These are special services only; they don’t signal a return to normal operations. So, it’s important to manage expectations if you’re hoping for a broader resumption of flights anytime soon.
The latest batch of repatriation flights is routing into Dammam, Saudi Arabia, rather than directly into Bahrain. Here’s the current schedule:
This is the part that requires a bit of planning. Once you arrive in Dammam, the only way into Bahrain is by road via the King Fahd Causeway. Gulf Air is not arranging onward transport from the airport, so you will need to sort out your own travel for this leg of the journey. That could mean arranging a taxi, a car rental, or coordinating a pickup with family or friends already in the region.
You will also need to make sure you have the necessary visa for entering Saudi Arabia, so it’s worth getting that sorted well in advance of your flight.
Gulf Air has advised passengers not to turn up at the departure airport unless they already have a valid ticket in hand. These flights are operating under limited capacity and are strictly for repatriation purposes, so walk-ins won’t be accommodated.
For any questions or to confirm your travel arrangements, you can reach Gulf Air directly on 17249177.
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