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17 Nov, Tue
Cairo – Manama
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Air Arabia
19 Nov, Thu
Cairo – Manama
14h 15m
1 stop
SPX–BAH
Air Arabia
23 Nov, Mon
Cairo – Manama
14h 15m
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Air Arabia
24 Nov, Tue
Cairo – Manama
17h 15m
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SPX–BAH
Air Arabia
26 Nov, Thu
Cairo – Manama
17h 15m
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SPX–BAH
Air Arabia
30 Nov, Mon
Cairo – Manama
17h 15m
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
25 Nov, Wed
Alexandria – Manama
18h
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Air Arabia
18 Nov, Wed
Cairo – Manama
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Air Arabia
16 Nov, Mon
Sohag – Manama
18h 25m
1 stop
HMB–BAH
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About Bahrain Intl. Airport
Bahrain International Airport, which is located on Muharraq island adjacent to the capital Manama, was officially established in 1927 making the airport the oldest international airport in the Arabian Gulf. Although it was established in 1927, the first commercial flight was not scheduled until 1932, and during World War II the airport hosted military and cargo planes. After the war, the airport was under British control and continued to be used by both civilian and military aircraft. It was handed over to Bahrain’s civil aviation authority in 1971, following independence. Expansion and renovation efforts have been ongoing since the 1980s, but a major modernization project was completed in 2021, increasing its capacity to 14 million passengers annually.
Getting to the City Center from Bahrain Intl. Airport
Many transportation options are available to the city center from Bahrain International Airport, including: Buses are the most budget-friendly transportation option to the city center. Two main lines, A1 and A2, are the primary airport routes, running approximately every 30 minutes, with air-conditioned, spacious, and comfortable buses. Minibuses are less common alternatives to buses, as these are privately operated vehicles, and fares are typically lower than buses. However, they do not have a set schedule, availability can vary and can be crowded during peak hours. If you choose to use a minibus, it is advisable to confirm the destination with the driver before boarding. Taxis are the fastest options available, as transportation to the city center takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Make sure taxis are metered before your trip and if you seek alternatives ride-hailing services are available in Bahrain. Many local and international car rental companies are available within Bahrain International Airport, offering an alternative option for transportation to the Manama city center. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit beforehand. Bus
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Getting to Bahrain Intl. Airport from the City Center
Many transportation options are available to Bahrain International Airport from the city center, including:
Bus
Buses are the most budget-friendly transportation option to Bahrain International Airport. Two main lines, A1 and A2, are the primary airport routes, running approximately every 30 minutes, with air-conditioned, spacious, and comfortable buses.
Minibus
Minibuses are less common alternatives to buses, as these are privately operated vehicles, and fares are typically lower than buses. However, they do not have a set schedule, availability can vary and can be crowded during peak hours. If you choose to use a minibus, it is advisable to confirm the destination with the driver before boarding.
Taxi
Taxis are the fastest options available, as transportation to Bahrain International Airport takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Make sure taxis are metered before your trip and if you seek alternatives ride-hailing services are available in Bahrain.
Car Rental
Many local and international car rental companies are available within the Manama city center, offering an alternative option for transportation to Bahrain International Airport. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit beforehand.
Airport Information
Bahrain International Airport is located in Muharraq, about 7–8 km northeast of the capital Manama, and takes around 15-20 minutes to reach Manama city center, depending on the traffic. Bahrain International Airport, which mainly serves flights to the Middle East, Europe, India, and other international destinations, handled over 9 million passengers in 2019 before the pandemic. After a major expansion in 2021, the new terminal increased capacity to 14 million passengers annually.
Bahrain International Airport offers duty-free shopping, restaurants, cafés, lounges, travel agencies, banks, currency exchange offices, free internet access, car rental companies, and parking areas.
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You can use King Fahd Intl. Airport as an alternative to Bahrain Intl. Airport.
Which airlines fly to Bahrain Intl. Airport?
Which airlines fly to Bahrain Intl. Airport?
Saudi Arabian Airlines, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, Egyptair, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Flydubai, Kuwait Airways, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Emirates, Oman Air, IndiGo, Flynas, Jazeera Airways fly to Bahrain Intl. Airport.
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Which airlines have direct flights from which cities to Bahrain Intl. Airport?
Egyptair, Royal Jordanian, Gulf Air, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Pegasus, Jazeera Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Kuwait Airways organizes direct flights from the cities of Cairo, Amman, Bangkok, Dubai, Lahore, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, Islamabad, Karachi, Kuwait, Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, Muscat to Bahrain Intl. Airport.
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