First direct flight from Bahrain to Sochi airport

Charter flights from the Kingdom’s capital Manama to the resort city of Sochi will be organized once a week.

Flights are operated by Airbus A-321 aircraft with a capacity of 166 passengers.

The first passengers from Bahrain were greeted by representatives of the Sochi administration and airport staff.

Business connections with Arabian Peninsula countries are being developed as part of strengthening relationships between Russia and Middle Eastern nations. Sochi, a resort city, is a key tourist destination being actively promoted by the country.