Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, making Manama one hour behind Dubai.
You can choose from 301 weekly Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with flydubai is the earliest flight you can take. Gulf Air operates the last service of the day at 23:35.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your DXB to BAH flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport. When you're ready to start your Manama adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Bahrain:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Emirates.
With an impressive 89.19% of services landing on schedule, Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to BAH flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DXB and BAH:
Hamad International Airport
Muscat International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
91 € is the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 148 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from DXB to BAH by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DXB to BAH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on time at their destination.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Bahrain International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and discover more of Manama and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
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 driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Manama based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with the temperature ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Bahrain International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to BAH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bahrain
You've done Manama, now it's time to explore more of Bahrain. Travel about 13 kilometres south to Ar Rifā‘ to tick off its must-visit sights. From Khalifa AlKubra Garden to Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Dār Kulayb is another sought-after destination in Bahrain and is around 21 kilometres south-west of Manama. No journey is complete without seeing مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود.