Gulf Air, the Bahrain-based service, has launched a sequence of modifications following the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The closure of Bahraini airspace has compelled the airline to briefly droop all inbound, outbound and transit flights till situations are deemed protected.
“Due to the airspace closure in Bahrain, Gulf Air’s scheduled services to and from Bahrain International Airport remain temporarily suspended. The airline currently operates temporary commercial flights to and from Bahrain via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam,” reads an announcement on their web site.
The airline confirms that common scheduled companies will resume as soon as the Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs confirms the protected reopening of the airspace.
Are any Gulf Air flights working?
Gulf Air has shifted a part of its operation to King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the place it has been working a programme of particular flights to key locations together with London, Bangkok and Mumbai.
Passengers with confirmed tickets can e-book a shuttle service between Bahrain and Dammam, and the airline will present Saudi transit visas to passengers travelling to and from Bahrain utilizing the shuttle service.
Can I rebook my flight or get a refund?
If you’re booked to journey with Gulf Air, ensure that to verify your flight standing often and permit additional journey time. Remember to verify if you’re eligible for rebooking and refunds: as per the Gulf Air web site, all passengers on all Gulf Air flights till 31 March 2026 could request a full refund. Passengers holding Gulf Air tickets with authentic journey dates till 15 April 2026 could rebook freed from cost onto Gulf Air-operated flights up to 30 June 2026.
How can I verify my Gulf Air flight?
If you already maintain a sound ticket, you can verify your Gulf Air flight here.
Before your journey, you also needs to check the latest travel safety information in your vacation spot on the gov.uk web site.