A new service taking passengers from London Gatwick to Bahrain is set to launch next month.

Gulf Air will operate flights on this route from March 30 on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

It adds to the airline’s double-daily flights to London Heathrow.

Gulf Air also runs five weekly flights to Manchester.

The new Gatwick route bolsters the airline’s UK network to three British airports.

Gulf Air said: “This new route enhances connectivity, offering more travel options for your customers while reinforcing our commitment to expanding Gulf Air’s network.”

The small island of Bahrain is eager for more tourists.

It recently opened the Hawar Resort, which is perfect for travellers looking for exclusivity, tranquility, and first-class amenities.

Located on Hawar Island, near the coast of Qatar, the brand new resort is hoping to appeal to holidaymakers with its natural beauty.

Ali Amralla, CEO of Visit Bahrain, said: “The resort offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore not only the island’s remarkable natural beauty but also its thriving wildlife.”

Hawar Resort is poised to become one of Bahrain’s premier tourism attractions and is also part of Visit Bahrain’s broader strategy to diversify its tourism offerings.

The resort, a part of the prestigious Mantis group, has been integrated into Bahrain’s long-term vision to promote tourism and enhance its hospitality sector.

British tourists who want to visit Bahrain can be issued a visa for up to six months depending on their needs but will not be able to take up employment.