Bahrain to Addis Ababa Gulf Air

About Bahrain

Bahrain is an Arab island nation in the Persian Gulf. It is an archipelago consisting of the Bahrain Island and several other small islands surrounding it. The Kingdom of Bahrain, as it is officially known, was one of the first Gulf States to discover oil, but its rapidly declining oil reserves forced the country to diversify its economy. Today, the economy relies mostly on tourism, hospitality, retail, and processing crude oil from neighbouring states. Bahrain has also started investing heavily in finance and has endeavoured to become a leading regional banking centre, especially with respect to Islamic finance.

Bahrain is believed to be the site of the ancient Dilmun civilization. In the late 1700s, the Al-Khalifa royal family took over Bahrain. In order to secure their holdings, they entered a series of treaties with the United Kingdom and became a protectorate of the British. Bahrain attained its independence in 1971. Leaving the Emirates status, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002. The vast numbers of expats coming into the country for their livelihood had people talking about Bahrain as a country showcasing immense cultural diversity.

 

How to reach Bahrain

 

By Air – The Bahrain International Airport serves as the nerve centre to its national carrier Gulf Air. Almost all major airlines offer daily flights to Bahrain from cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kochi. While travelling from outside of India, one can hop on a flight from all other major international hotspots like Bangkok, Singapore, Melbourne, and Cairo.

 

By Road – The Saudi–Bahraini Transport Company (SAPTCO) is the official provider of bus services in Bahrain. They run eight buses daily from Riyadh to Manama. Reservations should be made ahead of time as the seats fill up fast. One can also drive through any of the many inter-state highways that connect Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Rented vehicles are not advisable as it involves a ton of paperwork.

 

By Water – Various luxury cruises connect many Gulf nations, including Bahrain. A travel planned well ahead of time can even offer experiences such as feeling like royalty in the sea.

 

What to do in Bahrain

 

The discovery of oil in the country led to expeditious modernisation, and within years, desert tents transformed into skyscrapers over 300-metre high. People now visit Bahrain to see the ruins of the old Dilmun civilizations, the mighty fortress of Al-Qat Bahrain, the famous scuba diving sites in the country, and the whimsical desert town in the land. Bahrain is also one of the prestigious locations across the world, which hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix, held every year in the month of April. Most people plan their trip to Bahrain around a race or a football match. The Bahrain National Stadium is huge and is designed to host a very large crowd of around 30,000 people. The top places to explore while in Bahrain are the following:

The Bahrain National Museum

Riffa

Juffair

Amwaj Island

Beit Sheikh Ali House

Hawar Islands

Isa Town

Hamad Town

Zallaq

A’Ali

Al Jasra

Qal’at Al Bahrain

Al Afreen

Saar

The Bahrain International Circuit

Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park

Reef Island

Ahmed Al Fateh Islamic Island

Bahrain Financial Harbour

Busaad Art Gallery

National Theater of Bahrain

Dragon City Bahrain

 

There are many cultural and theme tours offered by numerous operators as well as archaeological tours, which offer tourists a good sense of the history and heritage about Bahrain.

 

Major Airports in and around Bahrain

 

The Bahrain International Airport is the primary airport of Bahrain. Gulf Air is the national carrier for Bahrain. Other carriers that connect the land to all the major cities of the world include Fly Dubai, Sri Lankan Airlines, Emirates, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Jet Airways, etc. that connect Bahrain to.

 

Make My Trip offers a wide range of flights to Bahrain. One can easily log into the Make My Trip website or mobile app to book flights to and from Bahrain. Make My Trip flights to Bahrain are offered at huge discounts to first-time users as well as the regular travellers. Season tickets can also be availed at a great discount while booking from Make My Trip.

Bahrain Address

Bahrain International Airport, P.O Box 586, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain , TLX - 9186 BN, SITA BAHAPYF
Tel: (+973) 17321157

Nestling in the foothills of the mighty Entoto Mountains in the country of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is speckled with gorgeous wooded hillsides, water-worn ravines and fast flowing streams. The city is famous for housing some of the most interesting museums, important mosques and magnificent palaces of the country. Ethiopian National Museum, Africa Hall, Parliament Building, Shengo Hall, St. George’s Cathedral, National Palace and Menelik’s Old Imperial Palace are some of them. Apart from these, the city exudes a cosmopolitan outlook that matches with some of the world's great metropolises. The seamless beauty of the landscapes, authentic and delicious dishes, and an environment that is so culture-oriented make this a city worth visiting. Shopping is one of the major activities in which tourists coming to Addis Ababa can indulge in. Mercato - the largest open-air market in Africa is located here and is one of the best places to shop. Besides, impeccable waterfalls, calm forest walks and dramatic scenery are other highlights that lure visitors from all corners of the world. Restaurants serving exotic delicacies, duty-free gift shops and other such places that cater for all budgets, have always kept travellers visiting the city engaged. Escape the monotonous life and take a week long holiday to this place, which will surely please the travellers with its serenity and eye-catching beauty. To find the most suitable travel package, MakeMyTrip is the best.

Addis Ababa Address

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Tel: +251-1-180-454

Gulf Airways was established way back in year 1950 by Gulf Aviation Company. It is national airline of Bahrain and at present it is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain through the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company. In initial days it was established to serve as a commuter service of a small scale to cater to the regional customers. Gulf Air has its base airport in Bahrain in Bahrain. Gulf Air flies across 310 international destinations including Chicago, Dallas/fort worth, Phoenix, Austin. It is presently top player in the commercial aviation field. The airline has also been awarded with the winner title in the 'Virtualization' category at Network World Middle East Awards 2013 held in Dubai.

Gulf Air fleet is consisted of size of 34 which include Airbus A319-100, A320-200, A321-200, A330-200, A340-300 and Boeing 777-300ER.

Online booking through Gulf Airways is the best medium to fond cheap flight tickets. Online booking for it can be easily by a single click of mouse. With the airline reservation converting to online reservation services, it just takes a few minutes to complete the process. The main advantage of online booking is that there is no need to have extra time. You can do it easily if you have a computer or laptop and internet connection. There is no need to stand at a physical counter. Online booking for Gulf Airways also have another advantages. There is no need to take help of a travel agent and thus you save your valuable money because no extra charge is given for flight booking. With online booking, there is also a facility to check flight timing, flight numbers, flight arrival and flight departure schedule. You can also compare price of various flights and can find cheap airfare deal. There are various web portals which give facility of online flight booking. These web portals give discounts on Gulf Air Ticket Booking. By going online check in process can be done easily.