Gulf Air will be the first full-service network carrier to fly into Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC).
Gulf Air plans to operate a daily service linking DWC to Bahrain from December 8, using its new A320-Extended Range (ER) aircraft.
Upon opening, DWC will offer full retail as well as food and beverage amenities. It is serviced by one A380 capable runway, 64 remote aircraft stands and has capacity for up to seven million passengers per year. The new passenger terminal building will open on October 27. Upon completion, DWC will feature five runways and a capacity of 160 million passengers.
Gulf Air’s acting ceo Maher Salman Al Musallam says: “We are delighted to be the first full service carrier operating to Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central. Gulf Air’s new daily evening flight to DWC will provide additional travel options and seamless connections through Bahrain to over 30 destinations, maximizing passenger convenience.”
