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Bahrain20 January 20172 min read

Gulf Air takes off to Colombo

By DT News Network. Manama : B ahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air, yesterday commenced its direct operations to Bandaranaike International Airport, in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, with 5 flights per week. "We expect our newest destination to further enhance Gulf Air's network while simultaneousl

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Published 20 January 2017, 8:00 · Updated 21:26

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Gulf Air takes off to Colombo

Manama : Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, yesterday commenced its direct operations to Bandaranaike International Airport, in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, with 5 flights per week.

“We expect our newest destination to further enhance Gulf Air’s network while simultaneously appealing to our passengers’ travel requirement,” Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer, Maher Salman Al Musallam commented at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Bahrain International Airport which was attended by airport officials, local and regional media representatives and members of the executive management team.

On Tuesdays and Sundays Flight no GF 136 will depart Bahrain at 12:50 and arrive Colombo at 20:10, whereas GF 137 will depart from Colombo at 21:10 and reach Bahrain at 00:10. (All timings are local)

On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, GF 138 will depart Bahrain 20:10 and arrive Colombo at 03:30.

Flight no GF 139 will depart Colombo at 04:30 and reach Bahrain at 07:30 on Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays.

Gulf Air flights can be booked online at gulfair.com.

Fare / booking queries can also be directed to the airline’s 24-hour Worldwide Contact Centre on (+973) 17373737, or any Gulf Air sales offices and approved travel agencies.

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