MUHARRAQ, BAHRAIN – Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched two weekly flights from Bahrain to Geneva, Switzerland, starting on June 4th, 2024, and operating throughout the summer to September 27 th, 2024. This new route is part of Gulf Air’s ongoing commitment to strengthen its intra – European network, offering passengers greater choice and more convenient access to explore the renowned and vibrant city of Geneva.
The flights from Bahrain International Airport to Geneva Airport via Milan will operate on Tuesday and Friday at 01.40 am (local time), while the flight from Geneva Airport via Milan to Bahrain International Airport will depart at 09.40 am (local time). This destination complements Gulf Air’s seasonal destinations in Europe. By offering this new route, the airline aims to enhance its services and provide passengers with more flexibility and convenience in their summer travel plans.
Gulf Air is the flag carrier of Bahrain, which was founded in 1950 by British pilot Freddie Bosworth as Gulf Aviation. Headquartered in Muharraq, the airline operates scheduled flights to 59 destinations in 28 countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe. The airline’s main hub is at Bahrain International Airport.
Gulf Air currently serves all its destinations with a mixed fleet consisting of the narrow-body Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Airbus A320neo family aircraft, as well as the wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Gulf Air is the sponsor of the Bahrain Grand Prix and Bahrain International Airshow. It is certified as a 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax, becoming one of just sixteen airlines and the third airline in the world and in the Middle East respectively to achieve this top recognition.
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