Bahrain Air to launch Najaf route 

1 September 2009

Bahrain Air, the second flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and low-cost airline has announced it has taken the necessary preparations to commence direct commercial flights from Bahrain to Najaf International Airport starting from 17 September 2009 till 27 March 2010. The airline will offer a total of five weekly flights to Najaf International Airport. The flight schedule is as follows:
 
From Bahrain (BAH)
 
 
 
 
 To
Flight
Number
Dep. 
Time
Arr.
Time
Days of Operation
From
To
Najaf
2B 474
11:50
13:35
Daily except We, Fr
17/09/09
27/03/10
 

To Bahrain (BAH)
 
 
 
 
 From
Flight
Number
Dep.
Time
Arr.
Time
Days of Operation
From
To
Najaf
2B 475
15:35
17:25
Daily except We, Fr
17/09/09
27/03/10

 Swine flu Alert

31 July 2009

Medical screening for the Swine Flu virus (H1N1) has been introduced since April 2009 by Najaf International Airport for passengers arriving on international flights. Containment measures may be introduced or changed with little or no notice. You may be required to undergo further tests if you show flu-like symptoms.

Thailand former Prime Minister meets Mr AlBalaghi

06 July 2009

Thailand former Prime Minister General Chavalit Yongchaiyudh met on Monday with Mr Najah AlBalaghi, Director of Najaf Airport Authority, in Bangkok. The meeting was also attended by Mr Abdullah Kashizadeh, Director of Kingstar Group Enterprise who will award the 140X75 cm Najaf International Airport logo in Gold leaf.

During the meeting AlBalaghi explained the development phases Najaf International Airport underwent and the Investment potentiality of the Holy City. He also expressed hope that both sides will further tap potential to expand cooperation and push for greater development of bilateral ties.

The General expressed admiration for Najaf’s achievements in reform and opening up, and economic development and spoke highly of bilateral cooperation on a new network connecting Thailand to the Holy City.

The meeting was held in a positive atmosphere and both sides agreed to meet soon in order to prepare official meeting hoping both countries will strengthen exchanges and cooperation in religious tourism and other service sectors.