Flying from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Kuwait.
Pack your bags and choose from 48 weekly Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your KWI to BAH flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport, so getting to Manama (and then seeing more parts of Bahrain!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Gulf Air on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering KWI to BAH flights is Gulf Air. Its services arrive as planned 72.84% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between KWI and BAH include:
Dubai Airport
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
43 € is the best price for a one-way Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport flight. Return flights start at 115 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from KWI to BAH by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from KWI to BAH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Handy information about Kuwait Airport (KWI)
When it comes to Kuwait Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Kuwait Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Kuwait. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to KWI:
Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)
Consider booking a hotel near BAH if you're catching a late Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Bahrain Airport rental car and explore Manama and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Bahrain Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Manama. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Manama in March.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with the temperature ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Kuwait Airport to Bahrain Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KWI to BAH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Bahrain
You've seen Manama, now it's time to explore more of Bahrain. Travel around 13 kilometres south to Ar Rifā‘ to check off its must-visit sights. From Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort to AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.