During the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Washington D.C., Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain announced the launch of direct flights to JFK International Airport in New York, establishing a new connection to a key global commercial and cultural hub and marking a significant expansion of its service to North America.

From October 1, Gulf Air will operate three weekly flights to New York (JFK) on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

The airline will initially operate its flights from the current Terminal One at JFK and intends to transition its operations to JFK’s New Terminal One in June 2026, offering passengers a seamless and modern travel experience aligned with Gulf Air’s premium service standards.

“We are excited to announce the launch of our direct flights to New York’s JFK and our return to the North American market,” said Gulf Air Group Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Goh.

“This service aligns with Gulf Air’s strategy of calibrated expansion and serving strategic markets, providing passengers with greater choice and convenience for travel, through Bahrain International Airport, between Bahrain and North America, and beyond, supporting the connectivity strategy of the Kingdom.”

Passengers can book their flights to/from New York and stay updated on flight timings by downloading the Gulf Air mobile application, visiting the Gulf Air website or through travel agents.

GO: Visit www.gulfair.com for more information.