BIA ready to welcome 2016 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix

Manama : With an influx of international travellers set to arrive, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced its readiness to welcome this year’s Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix to be held between April 1 and 3.

In line with its commitment to provide passengers with a comfortable and efficient travel experience, BAC in cooperation with relevant airport stakeholders held a coordination committee meeting to discuss preparations required to accommodate the teams, visitors and cargo arriving for the race. 

The committee has also reviewed and finalised arrangements to receive guests from all around the world. 

The meeting, held at BAC headquarters, was attended by officials from Bahrain International Circuit, Civil Aviation Authority at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, Immigration and Passport Control, Customs Affairs, Airport Police from the Ministry of Interior, Gulf Air, Bahrain Airport Services and Kanoo Travel. 

A large number of visitors and cargo is expected to land at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) in time for the event via regular, additional and chartered flights. 

“BAC is dedicated towards contributing to the success of this internationally-renowned event. This is achieved by cooperating with our partners in the private and public sector to ensure that all aspects have been reviewed and finalised prior to the race,” said Mohammed Thamir Al Kaabi, Chief Airport Operations Officer at BAC. 

“Arrangements are made to streamline the movement of passengers and cargo in an efficient and timely manner and mitigating traffic issues around the airport,” he added.

Hosted by the Kingdom since 2004, the sporting event has catapulted Bahrain on the international scene with over 500 million viewers watching the race and another 100,000 fans attending the event.