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Bahrain Grand Prix, one of the most exciting races of the 2025 Formula 1 season, will be held on April 11-13, 2025. Of great importance as one of the early races of the season, this Grand Prix will be a critical race for teams to test their new cars and evaluate how they will perform throughout the season.
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC)
The Bahrain Grand Prix will be run at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). This track, which is 5,412 km long and consists of 15 turns, joined the F1 calendar in 2004 and has been hosting regular races ever since. While the track draws attention with its long straights and hard braking points, tire wear and strategic pit stops are among the factors that greatly affect the race outcome.
One of the most important features of the Bahrain GP is that it is run in the night race format. Since the race is held in the evening, the air temperature is lower than in the daytime and this directly affects the tire strategies. In addition, the race, which is held under artificial lighting, creates a unique atmosphere for both drivers and viewers.
We Carry F1 Excitement to the Sky!
As GFVA, we organize an unforgettable flight experience from Istanbul (LTFM) for this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix. Both GFVA pilots and other Virtual airlines (VAs) can take off from Istanbul (LTFM) with us or take off from their home base and arrive in Bahrain.
• Date & Time:
• Server:Expert
• Departure Point:
Istanbul Airport (LTFM) – GFVA starting point
• Destination:
Bahrain International Airport (OBBI)
• Estimated Flight Time:
About 3.5 hours
• Aircraft to be used:
Gulf Air B787-9 / A321
This event is not exclusive to GFVA! Virtual airlines (VAs) can take off from Istanbul (LTFM) with us or take off from their home base and arrive in Bahrain.. Here is the sample participation format:
| Virtual Airlines | Departure | Arrival | Estimated Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| @TurkiyeVirtual | LTFM | OBBI | 18:00Z |
| @JazeeraAirwaysVA | OKKK | OBBI | 17:30Z |
| @SaudiaVirtual | OEMA | OBBI | 18:00Z |
| @EgyptAirVirtualGroup | LTFM | OBBI | 18:00Z |
 @FijiAirways_VA |
LTFM | OBBI | 18:00Z |
| @airBalticVirtual | LTFM | OBBI | 18:00Z |
| @Akasa_Air_Virtual | HECA | OBBI | 16:00Z |
Please message below in the thread if you would like to sign up for ATC!
| Frequency | Controller |
|---|---|
| LTFM ATIS | @Doggy_House |
| LTFM Ground | @Doggy_House |
| LTFM Tower | @Doggy_House |
| LTFM Departure | |
| Istanbul Center | |
| Bahrain Center | |
| OBBI Approach | |
| OBBI Tower | @Dogac |
| OBBI Ground | @Dogac |
Spawn: Spawn 15 minutes before the event starts.
The pilot who shares the best photo taken during the event will earn an extra 10x PIREP hours if he participates in the VA!
Don’t miss this unforgettable F1 experience!
Let’s meet in the sky and experience the speed of F1 together!
