Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the expansion of its temporary operations via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam (DMM), with flights now available for commercial booking to all passengers for travel between March 15- 16. 

This travel period is subject to extension, and new dates will be announced in due course, said the airline in a statement. 

This development follows Gulf Air’s earlier repatriation and limited services via Dammam and reflects the national carrier’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.

The Bahrain flag carrier will be operating the following commercial flights:

•Dammam (DMM) – London Heathrow (LHR) – Dammam (DMM)

•Dammam (DMM) – Mumbai (BOM) – Dammam (DMM)

•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 travelling to Saudi Arabia should hold an eligible visa for entry into Saudi Arabia, arranged independently, said the statement.

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.

Flights to and from Bahrain International Airport remain temporarily suspended, and Gulf Air will resume regular scheduled services once the Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs confirms the safe reopening of the Kingdom’s airspace, it added.-TradeArabia News Service