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Overflight Permits in Bahrain

Bahrain

Whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing, Prior Permission is required. Bahrain has its own set of rules, regulations, and procedures for granting permits to aircraft wishing to land or even enter their airspace, whether you’re flying a private, charter, scheduled or non-scheduled flight, passengers or cargo, a technical or traffic landing.According to the Bahrain CAA AIP, any aircraft owner/operator wishing to fly in Bahrain airspace must apply for Bahrain overflight clearance with the air transport department at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. Always remember to include AFTN in your flight plan, although you’ll only require a Bahrain overflight permit.

Bahrain is a member to the Chicago Convention, flight and crew conditions must closely adhere to the ICAO general rules of international air traffic and their regulations for the movement of soldiers, equipment, supplies, and dangerous items. Please contact us for more details.

Bahrain - Overflight, Landing Permit and Ground Handling Services

Our skilled flight support team provides a comprehensive range of aviation support services to all international and domestic airports in Bahrain, as well as experience above and below the wings, to facilitate single-window operations. Passenger Charter Flights, Cargo Airlines, and Scheduled Airline Seasonal Block Clearance for Bahrain Overflight and Landing Permits can be obtained directly from the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority within the required time frame.

Bahrain Overflight Permit

Overfly approvals are required for any flight from point of origin to point of destination, we provide entire trip assistance and can acquire permits on short notice.

Bahrain Landing Permit

We have direct contact with Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) all over the world, and in countries where CAA only allows permits to be processed through local agents, we have a highly qualified local representative team ready to assist our valued customers, allowing us to arrange landing permits quickly.

In order to obtain Bahrain Overflight, Landing Permit, you must provide the following information

  • Complete Flight Schedule
  • Lead Passenger Details (Only for Passenger Flight)
  • Details on the consignee and consignor (Only for Cargo Flight)

Documents Concerning Aircraft:

  • (AOC, COA, COI, CON, COR)
  • Operating Permit for Aircraft (Private Aircraft AOC Not Required)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Certificate of Noise
  • Certificate of Registration

Permits are available in the categories listed below

  • Charter or Private Landing Permits
  • Charter or Private Airport Parking Slot Arrangement
  • Charter Overflight Permits

Scheduled Airlines

  • Monthly Block Permits
  • Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

Sample Overflight Permits – Bahrain

Item 18 of your submitted Flight Plan must include the approved overflight permission number.

Example of a Permit Format

Bahrain Overflight Permit = AT/P/18-12/ON/000110

Issuing Bahrain Overflight Permit

Bahrain over flight permit will be issue by:

Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs – BCAA

Postal Address : Ministry of Transportation, Civil Aviation Affairs, PO Box 10325, Manama, Bahrain.

Bahrain Overflight Air Navigation Bill Responsibility

  • The Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will send an air navigation bill directly to the airline or operator via IATA.
  • Mostly “IATA” will issue the navigation bill to the company who submit overflight permit request.

.Validity of Bahrain Overflight Permit

Permits for Overflight Are Valid for “72 Hours” (from its initial requested schedule)

Working Hours of the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority

  • Friday and Saturday are Bahrain Weekend
  • Working hours of the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority are from 0400Z to 1100Z.

Processing Fees for Bahrain Overflight Permits (official)

According To Bahrain Civil Aviation, Officially, “NO CAA Processing Fees” are charged for the issuance of a Bahrain Overflight Permit.

How Many FIR's In Bahrain Airspace

  • Bahrain’s airspace currently has one flight information region (FIR).
  • Bahrain’s ICAO code for FIR is “OBBB”.

Ground Handling Services

We recognize that high-quality, personalized ground handling services at the best price are critical components of a successful trip. Whether the flight is ad-hoc or scheduled, we ensure that the aircraft, its crew, passengers, and cargo are taken care of from landing to take-off. Overfly Permit provide a comprehensive range of high-quality cargo, ramp, passenger, and fuel stop services to our customers in Bahrain and around the world.

International Trip Support Services

Our highly professional flight support team, with over 15 years of experience, has the commercial technical and regulatory knowledge and expertise to handle your flight in the shortest possible time at any civil airport in Bahrain, reducing the inconveniences of international flights such as obtaining Bahrain overflight and landing permits, and escorting passengers and crew through customs and immigration. Third-party providers are used for other services. Furthermore, we adhere to stringent operational and customer service standards to ensure that every site we serve receives consistent, professional, and tailored service.