Have now eventually booked flights from LHR to BKK via Gulf Air so one stop in Bahrain for a few hours. We usually fly Eva Air direct, but that was not possible this year for a variety of reasons. We're going to KS early August for 3 weeks and would really be grateful for any views on Gulf Air and the service. Does anyone know what the airport in Bahrain is like - and can we buy duty free cigs or anything there cheaper than in BKK?