Manama:Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has announced the addition of six return flights between Bahrain and London in anticipation of the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2027. This event marks the opening of the Formula 1 season and is scheduled to take place at the Bahrain International Circuit from March 12 to 14, 2027.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the additional flights are set for March 11 and 15, 2027, and will operate between Bahrain and both London Heathrow and London Gatwick. These flights will be serviced by Gulf Air's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, adding approximately 1,700 seats in each direction to accommodate fans, teams, and visitors for the race weekend.
The inclusion of these flights increases Gulf Air's operations to 18 flights between Bahrain and London, with up to five daily flights on peak days. Tickets for the additional services are currently available for booking through gulfair.com, the Gulf Air app, and authorized travel agents.