Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced to boost its network for the coming summer season, from the end of May. New destinations can already be booked.
The Bahrain carrier will launch seasonal flights to two new leisure destinations, Málaga, Spain, and Al Alamein, Egypt. Both routes will operate twice weekly. Flights to Málaga will run from June 17 to September 25, 2026, while services to Al Alamein will operate from June 18 to August 30, 2026.
Gulf Air also confirmed the return of its seasonal services to Geneva and Nice, the latter being operated with a stop in Milan-Malpensa, as part of its 2026 summer network.
Flights to Nice will commence on May 24 and operate through September 27, 2026, while Geneva services will run from June 5 to September 11, 2026. Both routes will operate twice weekly using Gulf Air’s Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Long-haul aircraft order in 2025
The airline reported this week a solid operational performance in 2025, reflecting stable demand, improved efficiency, and the airline’s continued commitment to strengthening connectivity to and from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
In 2025, Gulf Air carried 6,647,879 passengers, representing a 5% increase compared to 2024, while operating 52,099 flights across its network. The airline achieved a notable improvement in operational efficiency, with the average passenger load factor increasing to 81.6%, up from 77.0% in the previous year, demonstrating stronger utilization of capacity and sustained demand across key markets serving Bahrain.
As a key strategic milestone in 2025, Gulf Air strengthened its long-term wide-body outlook with the placement of a new order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with options for an additional three. This order represents a significant investment in the future of Bahrain’s global connectivity, providing long-term capacity security and flexibility on the long-haul side, and ensuring that the national carrier is well positioned to support the Kingdom’s aviation, economic, and connectivity objectives in the years ahead.
In line with its forward-looking strategy, Gulf Air has also recently concluded an agreement with Starlink to install next-generation satellite connectivity across its fleet, marking a further milestone in delivering state-of-the-art digital connectivity. This investment underscores the airline’s commitment to enhancing the passenger experience and maintaining global technology standards in support of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s aviation ambitions.
Commenting on the year’s performance, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Martin Gauss, said: “Our 2025 performance reflects the strength of demand for travel to and from the Kingdom of Bahrain and demonstrates our disciplined and responsible approach to network development. While fleet growth during the year was measured, our clear focus was on strengthening connectivity, improving efficiency, and maximizing the value of our operations for the Kingdom.”
