Gulf Air will resume direct flights between Bahrain and Malaga this summer. The flights are scheduled to run during the peak season, offering direct connectivity to the Costa del Sol.
Direct flights between Bahrain and Malaga
Gulf Air will resume seasonal flights between Bahrain and Malaga for Summer 2026. Direct flights between Bahrain International Airport and Malaga Airport – Costa del Sol will be operating from 17 June 2026 to 25 September 2026. There will be two weekly frequencies from the airline’s hub at Bahrain International Airport (BIA).
The Bahraini flag carrier has had previously operated seasonal flights to Málaga during the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 summer seasons, but none during 2025.
Bookings are now open across all official Gulf Air channels, including gulfair.com, the mobile app, the Contact Centre, and travel agents.
Airplane & Seating
The Airbus A321neo operates on the route to Malaga. This aircraft features 16 Falcon Gold seats and 180 seats in the Economy Class cabin. The A321neo is the perfect blend of groundbreaking technology and modern innovation.
The Luxury option offers passengers spacious seating, gourmet meals, and premium in-flight entertainment. The economy class balances affordability with essential comforts and a selection of in-flight entertainment.
Timetables
The flights are scheduled to run on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Travel time is7h 30m.
- Flight BAH departure 23:05 to AGP 05:35 arrival
- Flight AGP departure 13:40 to BAH 21:55 arrival
Wide network of destinations
The small archipelago in the Persian Gulf is an important hub for connecting flights to more than a dozen destinations in the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.
Gulf Air is therefore an important bridge between Europe and the Middle East and Far East.
The direct link between Malaga and Bahrain offers travellers the option of connecting to a wide network of destinations such as:
- Abu Dhabi
- Colombo
- Dubai
- Malé
- Jeddah
- Riyadh
- Bangkok
- Muscat
- Peshawar
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Chennai
- Islamabad
- Lahore
- Manila
Gulf Air
Gulf Air is the flagship airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It has destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East and Far East), flying to 50+ cities in 27 countries.
The company is based at Bahrain International Airport (BAH).
