Gulf Air officially launched its highly anticipated direct flights to New York City’s JFK Airport, marking a significant return to the North American market. This new service creates a crucial link between Bahrain and a major global commercial and cultural center, enhancing travel options for passengers!

A dreamliner took flight

Travelers embarking on this journey can look forward to an exceptional experience aboard Gulf Air’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. These modern planes are designed with industry-leading cabin comfort, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable transatlantic adventure for everyone on board.

Gulf Air to launch a Transatlantic route in 2025:

🇧🇭Bahrain – 🇺🇸New York JFK – begins 1 October 2025 – 3x weekly flights pic.twitter.com/3yaEugGtXL

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Booking your next big apple adventure

Planning your trip to the city that never sleeps just got easier. Passengers can conveniently book their flights to or from New York and stay updated on timings through the Gulf Air mobile application, by visiting gulfair.com, or via their preferred travel agents. Initially, Gulf Air will operate from Terminal One at JFK.

A future-forward terminal move

Looking ahead, Gulf Air is already planning an upgrade for its New York operations. The airline intends to transition its services to JFK’s New Terminal One in June 2026.

 

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Strategic expansion took off

Jeffrey Goh, Gulf Air Group Chief Executive Officer, expressed excitement about the launch and the return to the North American market. He highlighted how this service perfectly fits Gulf Air’s strategy of carefully planned expansion into key strategic markets. It aims to offer passengers greater flexibility and convenience for travel through Bahrain International Airport, connecting Bahrain, North America, and beyond, thereby bolstering the Kingdom’s connectivity strategy!

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