Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Manama is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Athens.
Choose from ten weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Gulf Air is the earliest flight available. Gulf Air operates the latest service of the day at 15:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ATH to BAH flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Gulf Air has direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Manama — and maybe even more of Bahrain if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Gulf Air.
With an impressive 91.67% of services arriving as planned, Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier offering ATH to BAH flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATH and BAH:
Larnaca International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight is R 2,311. A return fare right now is R 5,157. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATH to BAH.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ATH to BAH.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Pick up a Bahrain International Airport rental car and discover Manama and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport to the centre of Manama has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Manama in April.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with the temperature ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Bahrain International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to BAH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bahrain
Ar Rifā‘ is just one of the many cities in Bahrain waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Manama. Around 13 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Khalifa AlKubra Garden, Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality.
Dār Kulayb is another well-known destination in Bahrain and is around 21 kilometres south-west of Manama. No trip is complete without a visit to مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود.