Skip to content
472131569
Istanbul, Turkey - January 15, 2014: Aircraft of Gulf Air, is taking off from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport on June 15, 2014. The aircraft is an Airbus A320-214. Image used for illustrative purpose. Image courtesy: Mico Images/ Getty Images
AVIATION

Gulf Air opens bookings for direct Bahrain–Kuala Lumpur flights

The route expands the airline’s international network and strengthens air links between Bahrain and Malaysia

TradeArabia

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has opened bookings for its new direct service between Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), with flights set to begin on September 29, 2026.

The route expands the airline’s international network and strengthens air links between Bahrain and Malaysia, while providing passengers with year-round access to one of Southeast Asia’s key travel and business hubs. 

As part of the launch, Gulf Air will operate an enhanced flight schedule to Kuala Lumpur ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia, adding capacity and flexibility for fans and travellers attending the event. 

Following the race period, the route will transition into a permanent service operating on a regular schedule. 

Martin Gauss, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer, said: "As title sponsor of the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2026 IN MALAYSIA, taking place from 2 to 4 October 2026 at Sepang International Circuit, Gulf Air is proud to connect fans and travellers to this world-class event through our new direct service to Kuala Lumpur. Adding Kuala Lumpur as a permanent destination further strengthens our network and supports year-round connectivity between Bahrain, Malaysia, and beyond." 

Copyright 2026 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info ).

Disclaimer: The content of this article is syndicated or provided to this website from an external third party provider. We are not responsible for, and do not control, such external websites, entities, applications or media publishers. The body of the text is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither we nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this article. Read our full disclaimer policy here.

© ZAWYA 2026