# Gulf Air Sets Up Temporary Hub in Dammam as Bahrain Airspace Closes

_Mar 11 09:55_

Tags: Gulf Air, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, airline, route network, industry news

Gulf Air is operating a temporary mini-hub from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with limited service to Bangkok, London, and Mumbai, after Bahrain closed its airspace to commercial traffic

## Summary

Following the closure of Bahrain's airspace to commercial traffic on February 28, 2026, national carrier Gulf Air has established a temporary mini-hub in Dammam, Saudi Arabia (DMM). The airline moved most of its fleet to Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia, to minimize risk from regional conflict. Effective immediately, Gulf Air is offering limited special flights from Dammam to Bangkok (BKK), London (LHR), and Mumbai (BOM). Passengers must register their details via a specific form to be contacted by a sales agent; they should not proceed to the airport without confirmation. This operational shift allows the carrier to maintain essential service while Bahrain's airspace remains closed

## Why it matters

Affects Gulf Air loyalty members and route planners.

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/gulf-air-evacuates-planes-bahrain-saudi-arabia-hub) — Gulf Air Evacuates Planes From Bahrain, Sets Up Saudi Arabia “Hub”

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