Flying from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bahrain Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Manama.
Take your pick of 21 weekly Bahrain Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 01:45 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. Gulf Air operates the latest service of the day at 10:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BAH to LHR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Gulf Air is your gateway to discovering London (and maybe even some other great corners of the United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Bahrain Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Gulf Air on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating BAH to LHR flights. An exceptional 88.89% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bahrain Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BAH and LHR:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Athens International Airport
Handy information about Bahrain Airport (BAH)
When it comes to Bahrain Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Manama to Bahrain Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BAH? If you've booked an early flight from Bahrain Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bahrain Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bahrain Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Bahrain Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BAH to LHR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you want to check out another side of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key highlights.