British Airways expands Middle East connectivity with new flights to London

British Airways is boosting connectivity between the Middle East and the UK with additional flights from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow starting this October, continuing through summer 2026. From 27 October 2025, the airline will operate a daily service from Bahrain, more than doubling its weekly flights and adding over 9,000 seats. This expansion offers passengers increased flexibility for business, family, or leisure trips to the UK and beyond. In Saudi Arabia, British Airways will run 12 weekly flights from Riyadh this winter, rising to 14 per week from summer 2026. Jeddah will see five flights per week in summer 2026, up from four, enhancing options for travelers across the Kingdom. Abu Dhabi will also benefit from a daily service to London starting winter 2025, providing greater convenience and travel choice. The expanded schedule is aimed at meeting growing demand in the region while ensuring seamless onward connections via London Heathrow to over 200 destinations worldwide. Tickets for the additional flights are now available on ba.com, giving customers the opportunity to plan ahead for upcoming travel.