Bahrain International Airport, International airport in Al-Muharraq, Bahrain.
Bahrain International Airport is an international airport on Muharraq Island near Manama, with two asphalt runways measuring 3,956 meters and 2,530 meters in length. The terminal building houses departure and arrival halls, shops, and service counters catering to international and regional flights.
Operations started here in 1927, with the first commercial flight arriving in 1932, making this the first international airport in the Persian Gulf. By 1976, the facility gained the ability to handle supersonic aircraft, including British Airways Concorde flights between London and Bahrain.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the kingdom, bases its operations here and connects the country with destinations around the globe. This airport serves as a key transit point for travelers heading to the Gulf region and beyond.
The arrivals hall features multiple car rental counters that operate around the clock for incoming passengers. It helps to allow extra time for processing, especially during peak travel seasons.
This airport was the first in the Persian Gulf to receive regular supersonic flights, offering passengers the chance to travel between Europe and the Gulf region in just a few hours. The Concorde service made Bahrain a hub for fast intercontinental travel.
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