Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Manama is eight hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SYD to BAH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SYD and BAH:
Dubai Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
R 7,427 is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 15,669. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to BAH if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Bahrain International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Bahrain International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Pick up a Bahrain International Airport rental car and discover Manama and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 by car.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Bahrain International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Manama. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Bahrain International 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).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to BAH in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Bahrain
You've seen Manama, now it's time to explore other parts of Bahrain. Journey around 13 kilometres south to Ar Rifā‘ to tick off its top attractions. From Khalifa AlKubra Garden to Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality, your itinerary will be busy.
Dār Kulayb is another well-known destination in Bahrain and is around 21 kilometres south-west of Manama. No journey is complete without a visit to مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود.
