Gulf Air to Start Direct Flights to New York This October

TDT | Manama

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Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, has announced the launch of direct flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, starting October 1, 2025. The announcement comes during the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, to the United States.

The airline will operate three flights a week to New York using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, known for its comfortable and modern cabins.

At first, the flights will use Terminal 1 at JFK Airport, but Gulf Air plans to move to a new terminal in June 2026 to give passengers a better travel experience.

Gulf Air CEO Jeffrey Goh said: “We’re happy to return to the U.S. with direct flights to New York. This new route gives travelers more options and helps connect Bahrain with North America and beyond.”

Travelers can book tickets and check flight times through the Gulf Air app, gulfair.com, or by contacting travel agents.

This move is part of Bahrain’s efforts to strengthen global connections and make travel easier for people between the Kingdom and major cities around the world.