Muharraq: Amid Bahrain airspace closure, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the starting of its temporary operations via King Fahad International Airport Dammam (DMM), with flights now available for commercial booking to all passengers for travel between 15 to 22nd March 2026. This travel period is subject to extension, and new dates will be announced in due course.
This development follows the airline’s earlier repatriation and limited services via Dammam and reflects Gulf Air’s continued efforts to maintain connectivity to and from the Kingdom of Bahrain during the temporary closure of Bahrain’s airspace.
Passengers can now book flights through Gulf Air’s website gulfair.com or mobile app, allowing them to travel on services operating via Dammam to selected international destinations.
Gulf Air will operate the following commercial flights to all passengers: Dammam (DMM) – London Heathrow (LHR) – Dammam (DMM); Dammam (DMM) – Mumbai (BOM) – Dammam (DMM) and Dammam (DMM) – Bangkok (BKK) – Dammam (DMM).
To facilitate travel, Gulf Air will assist passengers travelling to and from the Kingdom of Bahrain with the issuance of Saudi transit visas. Alternatively, passengers traveling to Saudi Arabia should hold an eligible visa for entry into Saudi Arabia, arranged independently.
Gulf Air will provide transportation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and King Fahad International Airport in Dammam for passengers holding confirmed bookings on these flights.
Passengers are advised to ensure they hold a confirmed booking prior to proceeding to Dammam for departure.
