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Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier, Flynas, has announced the commencement of weekly direct flights between Jeddah and Bahrain. Wego reports that flights on the route will be operational from 7 December 2023.

 

This announcement comes on the heels of a Memorandum of Understanding recently inked between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, signifying a collaborative effort to position both nations as a cohesive and appealing tourist destination on the global stage. This development is poised not only to meet the increasing demand for seamless air travel but also to foster stronger ties and facilitate enhanced accessibility between these two pivotal cities in the Gulf region.

In line with this vision, Flynas will operate its Airbus 320 flights, connecting King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah with Bahrain International Airport in Manama. The direct service is slated to operate twice a week. Flights from Jeddah to Bahrain are estimated to take 2 hours and 10 minutes, while the return journey from Bahrain to Jeddah is expected to last 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Here is the schedule for the direct flights on the Jeddah-Bahrain route, as per the official Flynas website:

Jeddah – Bahrain

  • direct flights operating every Thursday & Saturday
  • departing Jeddah at 15:45 and arriving in Bahrain at 17:55
  • flight prices start from SAR 299.99

Bahrain – Jeddah

  • direct flights operating every Thursday & Saturday
  • departing Bahrain at 18:45 and arriving in Jeddah at 21:25
  • flight prices start from SAR 309.99

Please note that this information is accurate at the time of writing.