Gulf Air to launch direct Bahrain-Dhaka flights

Manama : Gulf Air yesterday announced it would soon re-launch direct flights between Bahrain and the Bangladeshi capital operating five weekly flights to and from Dhaka. 

Commenting on the re-launch Ahmed Janahi, Gulf Air A/Chief Commercial Officer said: “We are pleased to re-connect Dhaka with Bahrain – boosting the significant commercial opportunity that exists for businessmen from both Bahrain and the Bangladeshi capital while facilitating the movement of Bangladeshi nationals.”

“This is a promising development in 2016 as we respond to strong passenger demand coupled with promising economic signs in Bangladesh. We feel it is just the right time for us to return and anticipate this new route will be a success for our passenger operations,” he added. 

Gulf Air operates one of the largest Middle East networks, with double daily flights or more to 10 regional cities, in addition to select destinations in the Indian Subcontinent and Europe, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport. With this addition, the airline’s network will serve 40 cities in 23 countries spanning three continents. 

As per the schedule: Flights GF 0248 and GF 0249 would operate on Mondays and Wednesdays. GF 0248 departs from Bahrain at 1:00 and arrives Dhaka by 9:30 local time. GF 0249 departs from Dhaka at 10:30 and reaches Bahrain by 13:25. 

Flights GF 0250 operating on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday departs from Bahrain at 20:10 and arrives Dhaka by 4:40. GF 0251 operating on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday departs from Dhaka at 5:40 and reaches Bahrain by 8:35. For booking call the airline’s 24 hour Worldwide Contact Centre on (+973) 17373737, or through any Gulf Air sales office and approved travel agencies.