Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport is 6 hours 25 minutes.
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, making Manama three hours ahead of London.
Take your pick of 21 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Gulf Air is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
To ensure you catch your LHR to BAH flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Manama (and then discovering more of Bahrain!) is a breeze with Gulf Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Gulf Air.
Gulf Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LHR to BAH flights, with 87.5% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LHR and BAH include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport flight is R 4,610. A return ticket is currently R 9,293. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from LHR to BAH, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)
Consider booking a hotel near BAH if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Bahrain Airport rental car and explore Manama and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Bahrain Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain Airport to the centre of Manama has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Manama in March.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Manama, with the temperature ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to BAH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bahrain
Ar Rifā‘ is just one of the many places in Bahrain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Manama. Around 13 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort, AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis.