Gulf Air will introduce direct daily flights from Bahrain International Airport to Singapore on October 27. The service will be on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The daily service offers passengers travelling from London Heathrow and Manchester the opportunity to connect with Singapore flights in Bahrain.
Flights from London Heathrow depart at 9.30 am, arriving in Singapore at 12.30 pm the following day. Those from Manchester depart at 10.25 am, operating five times a week between Wednesday and Sunday, arriving at Singapore at 12.30 pm the following day.
Gulf Air’s flights depart Singapore daily at 8.25 pm and after connecting in Bahrain arrive in both London Heathrow and Manchester at 6.35 am the following day.
Gulf Air’s Dreamliner features a Falcon Gold business class cabin with 26 lie-flat beds. Meanwhile, passengers in economy class can make use of onboard Wi-Fi.
Return flights from London Heathrow start from £541 in economy and £2,028 in Falcon Gold. From Manchester, fares start from £556 in economy and £2,033 in Falcon Gold.
Joanna Patterson, Director of Sales for Gulf Air, said: “This new daily route expands our commitment to the Southeast Asian market and is a key step in our global network expansion strategy. Singapore is a vibrant hub for business and tourism, and we’re thrilled to offer UK travellers greater access to this renowned destination.”
