Bahrain International Airport

Bahrain International Airport is about 8 to 10 km from central Manama, depending on where you are going. The drive usually takes 15 to 25 minutes along Airport Avenue and the Shaikh Isa Causeway, and longer at rush hours or when heading to busy areas such as the Diplomatic Area or Juffair.

No. Bahrain International Airport is on Muharraq Island, just northeast of Manama and next to the town of Muharraq. Causeways connect the island with Manama, so the capital is a short drive away. It is the only airport in Bahrain with scheduled passenger flights, and travelers often search for it as Manama Airport or Muharraq Airport.

Bahrain International Airport has one Passenger Terminal, used for both arrivals and departures. It opened on 28 January 2021 and has 24 departure gates. Every scheduled passenger airline uses it, so all arriving travelers clear immigration and customs in the same building and come out into the same Arrivals Area. Connecting passengers do not need to change buildings.

Gulf Air is the main airline and uses Bahrain as its hub, with flights across the Gulf, South Asia, Europe and Asia. Other airlines include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudia, flydubai, flynas, Air Arabia, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, British Airways, EgyptAir, IndiGo and Air India Express. All of them use the same terminal.

Taxis from Bahrain Taxi and Arabian Taxi wait at the inner curb on the arrival level, and the service runs 24 hours a day. Follow the taxi signs after you leave baggage reclaim. Taxis are metered under rules set by the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, and some cars accept cards, so ask the driver before you set off.

Yes. Uber and Careem both serve Bahrain International Airport. Their pickup point is the Arrivals curbside next to Gate 1, signposted from the Arrivals Area. You book and pay in the app, so no cash is needed. Free Wi-Fi in the terminal lets you book a ride even before you buy a local SIM card.

Yes. Bahrain Public Transport Company buses leave from zone 4A outside Exit 4 on the arrival level. Route A2 is the quickest to Manama Bus Terminal, City Centre and Seef, and route A1 runs via Muharraq and Manama to Salmaniya and Isa Town. Routes 10 and 11 loop around Muharraq and Manama. Check live times on the BPTC website.

Citizens of GCC countries do not need a visa. Most other nationalities need one, which they can get as an eVisa before travel or, for many passports, on arrival. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival, and you may be asked for a return or onward ticket. Check current rules on Bahrain's official eVisa website before flying.

Yes. The Pearl Lounge and Gulf Air's Falcon Gold Lounge are on the departures side of the Passenger Terminal, and a second Pearl Lounge serves arriving passengers in the Arrivals Area. The airport lists all three as fee-based, so check with Gulf Air whether your ticket includes Falcon Gold Lounge entry, and confirm opening hours with the airport before you travel.

The multi-level Car Park B, connected to the terminal, serves both short and long stays. Hala Bahrain also runs a valet service for arriving and departing passengers. Drop-off is at the Departures Area entrance, and waiting at the curb beyond a few minutes is charged, so meeting arriving passengers from the parking area is usually easier.

Bahrain uses Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3, all year, with no daylight saving time. The currency is the Bahraini dinar (BHD), divided into 1,000 fils. You will find currency exchange counters and ATMs in the Arrivals Area. The weekend falls on Friday and Saturday, so some offices and services keep shorter hours on those days.

Bahrain International Airport is operated by Bahrain Airport Company. It handled about 9.7 million passengers in 2025, up about 4 percent on 2024, with around 101,000 aircraft movements and about 405,000 metric tons of cargo. It has two parallel runways, 3,964 m and 2,530 m long, and is the hub of Gulf Air.

Yes. Ask your airline for assistance when you book, or call the airport's Special Services number, +973 17138226, and staff will meet you when you land. Wheelchairs, dedicated immigration counters, accessible spots at baggage reclaim and porters are available. Passengers with hidden disabilities can collect a sunflower lanyard at Check-in Counter B19.

Yes. Telecom stores selling local SIM cards are in the Arrivals Area after customs, next to currency exchange counters and ATMs. Arrivals Duty Free is in the baggage reclaim area before customs. The terminal also has free Wi-Fi, which is useful for booking a ride or messaging your driver before you buy a SIM.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.