How to find cheap flights to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
R 7,927 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Bahrain International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BAH, the lowest fare is R 6,548.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to BAH goes up or down.
Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to pick up some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Manama, where Bahrain International Airport is located.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Manama. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Manama, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Bahrain International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Manama
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Manama is usually May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to BAH, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to BAH. Travel then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Manama.
April is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Manama then.
With averages of between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF), August is when Manama is warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 14ºC (57ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
May is the driest month in Manama. You can leave your raincoat at home and enjoy clearer skies.
November brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around two days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Manama in one easy hop. Book a direct flight to Bahrain International Airport with one of these top airlines:
Azerbaijan Airlines has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a smart pick when reserving your BAH plane ticket.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+3 timezone at BAH.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Bahrain International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to BAH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in BAH. Rent your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and experience parts of Manama that aren't in every guidebook.
If you're catching an onward flight from Bahrain International Airport or travelling home from there, you're unlikely to be delayed. Up to 86% of all departures from BAH touch down on time.
Bahrain International Airport is located in Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain.
Getting to central Manama from Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
BAH is located about 8 kilometres from central Manama.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to BAH, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
The ride when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Manama makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Manama highlights
Hop off your flight to Manama and go straight to these popular attractions:
Al Fateh Grand Mosque: An impressive preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres east of the centre.
The Gardens @ Bahrain Bay: You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres north of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Manama.
Bahrain Bay Beach: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 5 kilometres north of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Manama experience.
How to get to Dār Kulayb from Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Starting your trip in Dār Kulayb? From BAH, it'll take around 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 32 kilometres from the airport.
Public transport will bring you to Dār Kulayb in 2 hours 15 minutes or so.
Travelling from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to ‘Awālī
If ‘Awālī is your destination, it's around 23 kilometres from Bahrain International Airport.
Explore more of Bahrain
Bahrain isn't done impressing you yet. Carry on to Ar Rifā‘, located around 18 kilometres south-west of Manama. Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort, Abdurrahman Kanoo Mosque and AlBayan Mosque should be on your must-see list.
Dār Kulayb is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Bahrain. You'll find it around 26 kilometres south-west of Manama. Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib, Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود and HARAKAT GAMES are visitor favourites.
Expand your adventure to Madīnat Ḩamad. Roughly 23 kilometres south-west of Manama, Karim Ahl al-Bayt Mosque, Jogging Park - Roundabout 7 and Um Salamah Mosque give you plenty of reason to visit.
