Gulf Air returns to KL with 3 weekly flights
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KUALA LUMPUR: Gulf Air has recommenced its direct flights between Bahrain and Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, adding another vital link to the Middle East network at the airport. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) managing director Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani announced that the service would place KLIA among 10 Middle Eastern airlines serving the airport, providing passengers with more options to travel between Malaysia and the region.
Following Gulf Air's inaugural flight to Kuala Lumpur, Izani stated that the airport handled 31.7 million passengers in the first half of 2026, including 1.2 million traveling between KLIA and the Middle East. The airline's return strengthens connectivity between Bahrain and Kuala Lumpur, giving passengers more choice in this growing market.
Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss revealed that the inaugural flight was full and the airline had scheduled six more flights for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix that weekend. The airline is utilizing its largest Boeing 787 aircraft on the route, signaling its commitment to investing in the market and fostering a successful partnership connecting Bahrain and Malaysia.
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