Gulf Air Transfers Madinah Operations to new Airport

Gulf Air has officially transferred its operations to the new Prince Muhammad Bin Abdul Aziz International Airport in Al Madinah Al Munawarah, coinciding with the start of the airport’s test run operations and in the lead up to its formal inauguration.

“We have been operating to Al Madinah Al Munawarah since June 2010 and we are delighted to welcome this new airport – a timely addition that will enhance and facilitate passenger movement,” said Gulf Air A/Chief Executive Officer Maher Salman Al Musallam.

Gulf Air operates a 5 weekly service linking Al Madinah Al Munawarah to the airline’s Bahrain hub, supplementing the national carrier’s multiple daily flights to and from Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh and, most recently, the airline’s 4 weekly service to both Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport – ELQ, Gassim – and Ta’if Regional Airport – TIF, Taif – which were both launched in January 2015.

Catering to passenger demand the new Prince Muhammad Bin Abdul Aziz International Airport, occupies an area of 4 million square meters and can receive up to 160 aircraft daily.