Bahrain's Gulf Air has announced the addition of 3 new destinations to its temporary network via King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, during April 2026: Istanbul, Athens and Thiruvananthapuram, while other destinations within the current network from Dammam continue to operate.
The airline explained that Istanbul and Athens will join the temporary network from 8 to 29 April 2026, while Thiruvananthapuram flights will operate from 9 to 30 April 2026, according to a post on the Gulf Air account on X.
According to the airline's update, the temporary network from Dammam includes destinations operating for different periods, including:
London Heathrow until 11 April 2026.
Paris until 12 April 2026.
_ Istanbul and Athens until 29 April 2026.
_ Mumbai, Bangkok, Nairobi, Frankfurt, Cairo, Chennai, Casablanca, Manila and Thiruvananthapuram until 30 April 2026.
Gulf Air confirmed it continues to provide transfer services between Bahrain and Dammam for travelers with confirmed bookings, and continues to assist with issuing transit visas through Saudi Arabia for travelers to and from Bahrain using the land transport services organized by the airline.
The airline stressed the need to have a confirmed ticket before heading to the departure station, confirming that flights to and from Bahrain International Airport remain temporarily suspended. Gulf Air noted that the safety and security of passengers and crew members remain its top priority at all times.
To view the post on the Gulf Air account on X, click here.
