Cheap flights from Manama (BAH)

Bahrain's island hub on Muharraq, 7 km from Manama

Bahrain International Airport occupies Muharraq Island, around 7 km north-east of Manama, and is the home base of Gulf Air. A modernised terminal opened in 2021, expanding capacity to roughly 14 million passengers a year. Strong links across the Gulf, the Indian subcontinent and Europe make BAH a useful one-stop alternative to Doha and Dubai.

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Airlines flying from Manama (BAH)

Major carriers: Gulf Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudia. Low-cost carriers: flydubai, Air Arabia, Salam Air, Jazeera Airways.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Bahrain International Airport?
Gulf Air is the main hub carrier, with Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Saudia operating frequent regional services. LCCs flydubai, Air Arabia, Salam Air and Jazeera add cheaper Gulf and Indian routes. Flightmussy's free comparison surfaces those LCC fares Google Flights often hides under codeshares.
How far is Bahrain International Airport from Manama?
BAH sits on Muharraq Island, about 7 km north-east of central Manama. The Sheikh Isa Causeway connects the island to the mainland, making the taxi ride 15-20 minutes in normal traffic. There is no rail link; taxis and Bahrain Public Transport buses are the standard options.
Are there direct flights from Bahrain to London?
Yes. Gulf Air operates daily nonstop flights from BAH to London Heathrow, with British Airways occasionally adding seasonal capacity. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows when this route dips below typical Gulf-London prices, often during shoulder months like February and November.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Bahrain?
May to early June and late October are typically the cheapest windows out of BAH, sitting between winter peaks and the summer Gulf-Europe rush. Avoid Eid and the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. The free Flightmussy heatmap pinpoints the actual cheap dates without guesswork.

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