Bahrain International Airport

Introduction

Wholly owned by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, Bahrain Airport Company was established in 2008, to manage and operate the BIA and acquired this responsibility in March 2010

BAC's core objectives are to elevate the role of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) as a contributor to the economy and further enhance the airport's status, infrastructure and facilities for the benefit of all stakeholders and users of the airport. BAC also optimizes the Airport's revenue streams by diversifying the business through both aeronautical and non-aeronautical activities.

BAC operates as a commercial entity with transparency and commitment to build on the airport's status as a major international airport in the region through world-class infrastructure, facilities and services.

Bahrain has an expansive project to revive its position as an aviation hub and preferred transit point and BIA's development is part of Bahrain's strategic economic development plan for its Economic Vision 2030. The project focuses on providing proper infrastructure capable of handling an expanded network and better financial performance to position the airport as a key contributor in GDP and uplift aviation as a one of the major economic sectors in the Kingdom.

At the operational level, the company is continuously working on improving operations, building extra capacity and providing state-of-the-art technologies and international best practice, all geared towards maximizing client's and operators working experience and passengers travelling experience. This includes boosting passenger, aircraft and cargo capacities and services.

Additional facilities for airline operators and passengers, a focus on more commercial activities and amenities to provide maximum convenience all add to the revenue generating capabilities of a sustainable world class aviation hub