Gulf Air Launches Moscow Flights

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched direct flights to the Russian capital city of Moscow.

Gulf Air will operate the flights four times per week departing Bahrain on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 09:00.

The route will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft in a two-class configuration of 14 Falcon Gold flatbed seats and 96 Economy class seats.

Mr. Maher Salman Al Musallam, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air, said, “I am delighted Gulf Air is directly connecting Moscow and Bahrain as a product of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s successful visit to the Russian capital Moscow and the previous visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and the First Deputy of the Prime Minister. During this visit, an agreement of mutual Air Transport was signed, paving the way for direct flights between Manama and Moscow. His Majesty’s visit marked the beginning of new strategic business, investment and tourism cooperation prospects between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation. We hope our passengers will experience and enjoy Russia’s historic capital city.”