Gulf Air to start direct flights to Ras Al Khaimah airport

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain will start flight services to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RAK) on October 3.

The service will commence with two weekly flights, with a view to establish a year-round scheduled operation between the two airports connecting the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah beyond Bahrain to regional and international destinations on Gulf Air’s global network.

The signing ceremony took place at Gulf Air Headquarters in Bahrain on August 12. Zayed R. Alzayani, chairman of RAK airport said, “As the region’s leading boutique carrier with a global footprint, we look forward to adding Ras Al Khaimah to our network of seaside destinations and increasing our UAE points to three with Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Today we signed on the commencement of services to proceed with operations to Ras Al Khaimah, and I am confident our passengers will be impressed with all the facilities and services Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has to offer”.

Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Gulf Air acting CEO said, “This agreement expands Ras Al Khaimah International Airport’s airspace by introducing multiple destinations from East to West. It is a great development to cater for the needs of regional and international travellers. This agreement enhances the services between Bahrain and the UAE and we are delighted to have this in partnership with Gulf Air.”

RAK Airport’s CEO Atanasios Titonis said, “Gulf-state and European connectivity is a key factor of our expansion strategy and Gulf Air is an ideal partner for this mission. We are looking forward to further developing our partnership and providing more scope for passengers to select their destination of travel from our airport.”