Gulf Air carries 6m passengers in 2025 across 52,099 flights
Dhaka: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, reported a solid operational performance in 2025. During the year, Gulf Air carried 6,647,879 passengers, representing a 5 percent increase compared to 2024, while operating 52,099 flights across its network.
The airline achieved a notable improvement in operational efficiency, with the average passenger load factor increasing to 81.6 percent, up from 77.0 percent in the previous year.
Cargo operations continued to play an important role in supporting the Kingdom’s trade and logistics objectives. In 2025, Gulf Air recorded a total cargo uplift of 77.7 million kilograms.
The last month of 2025 underlined the strength of travel demand to and from the Kingdom of Bahrain. In December 2025, Gulf Air carried 651,291 passengers, compared to 508,771 in December 2024. The airline operated 4,613 flights during the month and achieved a passenger load factor of 87.1 percent.
As a key strategic milestone in 2025, Gulf Air strengthened its long-term widebody outlook with the placement of a new order for 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with options for an additional three.
In line with its forward-looking strategy, Gulf Air has also recently concluded an agreement with Starlink to install next-generation satellite connectivity across its fleet, marking a further milestone in delivering state-of-the-art digital connectivity.
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