Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport is 6 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Manama is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Milan.
Flights from MXP to BAH start at 10:55 — the earliest with Gulf Air. The last service of the day is at 11:45 with Gulf Air. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MXP to BAH flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Manama (and then discovering more of Bahrain!) is a cinch with Gulf Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Gulf Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Gulf Air is a leader in on-time performance for MXP to BAH flights, with 84.85% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MXP and BAH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight is R 2,256. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 4,472. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MXP to BAH.
The cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from MXP to BAH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
68.23% of flights leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Milan to Milano Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
If you're landing on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BAH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bahrain International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and explore beyond Manama's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Manama. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Manama in April.
Before locking in your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bahrain International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Manama, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MXP to BAH in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Bahrain
Manama has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Bahrain just waiting to be explored. About 13 kilometres south of Manama, a visit to Ar Rifā‘ will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Khalifa AlKubra Garden, Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality.
If you want to check out another corner of Bahrain, head for 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.
