Gulf Air Returns to the U.S. with Direct Flights to New York

Another Gulf airline introduces flights to the U.S.

After nearly 30 years without flights to North America, the national airline of Bahrain, Gulf Air, has announced a new direct flight route to New York (JFK).

The announcement was made during the official visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in Washington, D.C.

The new route, starting October 1, 2025, will offer three weekly flights between Bahrain International Airport and JFK, operating with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Initially, Gulf Air will operate its flights from Terminal 1 at JFK Airport, with a planned transition to the new and advanced New Terminal One in June 2026.

New York, USA. Photo: Shutterstock

CEO of Gulf Air Group, Jeffrey Goh, stated: "We are excited to announce the launch of our direct flights to JFK Airport in New York and our return to the North American market. This service aligns with Gulf Air's measured expansion strategy and our commitment to serving strategic markets, offering broader and more convenient options for travelers flying through Bahrain International Airport, between Bahrain and North America, and beyond – as part of enhancing the kingdom's connectivity strategy."