Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, is set to increase its direct Delhi service from two to three daily flights starting from 9 July.

Strengthening relationship with Indian nationals residing in the Gulf region as well as supporting tourism between both nations, Gulf Air has provided direct air services between India and Bahrain since 1960, operating 75 weekly flights to eight destinations in India: Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Hyderabad, Calicut and Bengaluru.

Commenting on the upcoming increase, Krešimir Kučko, CEO, Gulf Air said, “We are constantly developing strategies to satisfy the high demand to and from India and cater to our passengers’ needs across the Gulf Air network. Gulf Air’s increased Delhi frequency will enhance the existing Gulf Air service to one of our national carrier’s eight destinations in India.”