Flynas to connect Saudi and Bahrain

Saudi Arabian carrier Flynas has announced the launch of flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Bahrain, its third destination within the

GCC following the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

The service will consist of three flights per week from Jeddah to Bahrain and three flights per week from Riyadh to Bahrain.

 Ticket sales started on October 4 for flights commencing on December 1.

 Commenting on the launch of the new route, Bander Al Mohanna, NAS Holding Group CEO said: “As close neighbours, the

Kingdoms of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain continue to share a special and strategic relationship and we are very pleased that

Flynas is making travel between the two countries easier, more convenient and more affordable than ever before.”

According to sources, six million Saudis traveled to Bahrain in 2014, an increase of 19.3 per cent, compared to the previous

year, making them by far the largest contingent of visitors from a total of 6.6 million GCC travellers to Bahrain. The

significant increase acts as a strong testament to the growing business and leisure travel between the two countries,

spurred by Bahrain’s business­friendly climate as well as its appeal as a weekend leisure destination for Saudi families.

Capt. Mansoor Al Harbi, COO of Flynas, said that “Flynas was continually expanding its services to include new regional

destinations. “We are delighted to add Bahrain to our GCC route network. Bahrain continues to remain one of the most popular

business and leisure choices for residents of Saudi Arabia and flynas will add both capacity and choice for frequent commuters between

these two countries, ” he said.

“In addition, Saudi Arabia remains a prime destination for religious pilgrims from

Bahrain. This is a high demand sector and we are expecting a great level of interest from the moment booking opens,

” the COO of Flynas said.