Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
The timezone in Manama is UTC+3, which is four hours behind Phuket.
To ensure you get on your HKT to BAH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HKT and BAH:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
R 3,398 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,978. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKT to BAH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Phuket International Airport to Bahrain International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HKT to BAH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phuket International Airport to Bahrain International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
65.93% of flights that depart Phuket International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HKT? If you've booked an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Bahrain International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BAH if you have a late Phuket International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Bahrain International Airport rental car and explore Manama and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Manama. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Manama. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Phuket International Airport to Bahrain International Airport for August if you want to visit Manama during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to BAH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bahrain
Manama is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Bahrain just waiting to be discovered. Around 13 kilometres south of Manama, a trip to Ar Rifā‘ will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Khalifa AlKubra Garden, Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality.
Dār Kulayb is another standout destination in Bahrain and is around 21 kilometres south-west of Manama. No trip is complete without visiting مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود.