Bahrain Air launches Jeddah route, plans 4 flights a week during Ramadan

The other two flights will operate on Sunday and Monday, departing Bahrain at 11pm and arriving at Jeddah in the early hours of Monday and Tuesdays at 01:50am. This service will operate three times a week for the entire summer season, and will become 4 weekly flights starting September 2008.

Bahrain Air Manager Director Mr. Ibrahim Al Hamer, expressed his gratitude and gratefulness to the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority for all the support and cooperation that was provided to Bahrain Air. Adding 'Bahrain Air is set to provide the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East affordable travel without compromise on quality service across several popular destinations within the GCC, Middle East and the Indian Sub content.'

He added, 'The Saudi and great expatriate community in the GCC will also benefit from enhanced services here, including extremely competitive fares between Bahrain and Jeddah.'

Mr. Ibrahim Al Hamar, said 'Our service to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is our first step into the lucrative market of Saudi, particularly the western region, to serve the increasing demand from the traveling public from the Kingdom of Bahrain and the other destinations of Bahrain Air, or for those who are visiting their families or for business furthermore, to cater for Ramadan Umrah traffic.' He added, 'We are very pleased to be able to serve the large Saudi community by way of offering cost effective and comfortable means of travel, moreover, the passengers will be able to fly from Jeddah onward to other destinations of Bahrain Air's network.

Bahrain Air will commence its weekly flights using Modern Air Bus A320 aircraft with 12 Premium Class & 150 Economy Class seats, to serve the growing businessmen demand on the route and offer additional seat capacity to Haj & Umrah year round travelling demand. The flight 2B 151/152 will depart Bahrain on Wed/Fri at 11am and arrive Jeddah at 01:50pm. It will depart Jeddah at 02:50 pm and arrives back to Bahrain at 5:20 pm. Friday flights will commence effective 1st of September, 2008 to cater for Ramadan Umrah traffic.

The 2 night flights on Sunday and Monday will depart (BIA) at 11:00 pm & will arrive Jeddah at 1:50 am after midnight, its departure from Jeddah on Monday and Tuesday will be at 02:50 am arriving Bahrain at 05:20 am.

Life in Jeddah is different from many cities in Saudi Arabia for many reasons. Firstly, Jeddah is a cosmopolitan city, more so than any other city in the country; it has a tremendous traffic of people arriving from all parts of the world, who share their cultures. Secondly, it has many historical buildings, with traditional designs. It also has very scenic beaches and a Corniche where people spend their leisure time. Moreover, Jeddah has the tallest fountain in the world, named after the late King Fahd Fountain.