Gulf Air announced the expansion of its temporary operations from King Fahd International Airport to include Istanbul, Athens, and Thiruvananthapuram. Amid the temporary closure of Bahrain’s airspace and that of a number of countries in the region, these three new destinations will complement Gulf Air’s existing temporary services from Dammam to London Heathrow, Mumbai, Nairobi, Cairo, Chennai, Bangkok, Casablanca, Manila, Paris, and Frankfurt. Gulf Air will provide transportation between the Kingdom and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam for passengers holding confirmed bookings on these flights. Gulf Air is also facilitating Saudi Arabia transit visa assistance exclusively for passengers travelling to and from the Kingdom of Bahrain who are using the carrier’s organised ground transport. Passengers whose final destination is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must hold a valid visa arranged independently. Passengers may book these flights through Gulf Air’s website at gulfair.com, via the mobile app, or through authorised travel agents.
Dr Shehara Rizly Fernando manages Middle East content, bringing over three decades of experience across print, broadcast, and digital journalism in Asia and the Middle East region. Beginning as a broadcast journalist, she transitioned into print and digital platforms, covering news, travel, tourism and destinations, hotel development, and aviation. She is also a strong advocate for women in the industry, consistently championing their growth and empowerment throughout her career.
