Gulf Air lands at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport
Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, has launched its first flight to the new Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, becoming the first full service carrier to commence operations to the new airport.
GF578 took off from Bahrain International Airport at 09:30 landing in Al Maktoum International Airport at 11:45, carrying Gulf Air delegations and members of the media from the Middle East.
“We are delighted to be strengthening Gulf Air’s Middle East network, which remains one of the largest to date. Adding Al Maktoum International Airport to our route network supplements the airline’s offering, increasing passenger convenience – which is our ultimate goal,” said captain Nasser Al Salmi, chief operations officer, Gulf Air.
Gulf Air’s new daily evening service will attract those travellers who value the new airport’s convenience and proximity to new Dubai.
The airport’s is located close to the holiday, residential and business developments of Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina, Dubai Media City and Palm Jumeirah, making it an attractive, alternative, time-saving travel proposition for passengers located in or travelling to these areas.
Furthermore, the addition of Al Maktoum International provides passengers with greater travel options and seamless connections through Bahrain to over 30 destinations, maximizing passenger convenience.