Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, will be extending its operations into China in January 2024.

In line with its calibrated growth strategy to strengthen its global network and connect Bahrain with key global destinations under the National Economic Recovery Plan of Bahrain, this strategic move also represents a significant step forward for Gulf Air to bolster its Asia-Pacificpresence and support connectivity under the One Belt One Road initiative of China.

“We are excited by the opportunity to expand our presence in the Asia-Pacific region with new flights connecting Bahrain and the cities of Guangzhou and Shanghai in China,” says Dr. Jeffrey Goh, chief executive officer of Gulf Air Group Holding. “China is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a global tourism market. It is key to our strategy of calibrated network growth. These flights will offer greater choice and flexible travel experiences for passengers and create new pipelines for trade, tourism and collaboration, benefitting both nations.”

China, known for its strong and vibrant cultural heritage and economic dynamism, is a popular destination for business travellers and Gulf Air’s introduction of flights to Guangzhou (below) and Shanghai will strengthen the bilateral trade relations of over 30 years.

The schedule has been built to ensure convenient connections between China and destinations served by Gulf Air in the Middle East and Europe and between these destinations and China. The flights will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner and two cabins of service, a business class cabin featuring one of the most spacious premium seats and an economy class cabin with state-of-the-industry seats.

“We are confident these new flights will be appreciated by the international business community and those seeking exciting new leisure destinations and those simply looking to visit friends and family,” says Goh. “We are equally confident that customers will enjoy our renowned Arabian hospitality on board.”

Gulf Air has been serving the Kingdom of Bahrain and beyond since 1950, steadily growing its operations and network to meet the needs of its diverse customer base.

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