Gulf Air

Gulf Air is the national carrier of Kingdom of Bahrain, operating for over 75 years and recently awarded the 2026 APEX Five-Star Global Airline rating, offering a boutique premium experience with excellent connectivity between the UK, the Middle East, Asia and beyond. Bahrain International Airport, opened its brand-new passenger terminal on 28 January 2021. The new terminal features a capacity of 14 million passengers per year—four times larger than the previous facility—and is recognised as one of the fastest airports in the region for arrivals, particularly valued by business travellers. The new Bahrain International Airport terminal (opened 2021) is known for fast and efficient transfers, particularly attractive for business travellers. Connectivity: Gulf Air operates double daily flights from London Heathrow T4, three weekly from London Gatwick North Terminal, and five weekly from Manchester T2, with convenient one-stop connections via its modern Bahrain hub to the Gulf Air network.