Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, making Manama one hour ahead of Cape Town.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to BAH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CPT and BAH:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
R 7,279 is the best price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 12,777. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CPT to BAH, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CPT to BAH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CPT arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.65% of the time.
To get to Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Bahrain International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CPT:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Consider booking a hotel near BAH if you have a late Cape Town International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Bahrain International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and experience more of Manama and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
From Bahrain International Airport, Manama is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Manama in April.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with temperatures ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Bahrain International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to BAH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bahrain
Ar Rifā‘ is just one of the many cities in Bahrain waiting to be explored after you've seen Manama. Around 13 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Khalifa AlKubra Garden, Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality.
If you want to check out another side of Bahrain, consider Dār Kulayb, about 21 kilometres south-west of Manama. مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود are highlights.
