Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Manama three hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGW to BAH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and BAH:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Currently, 176 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 312 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to BAH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bahrain International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to BAH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bahrain International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Explore without limits with a Bahrain International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and chase adventure across Manama and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Bahrain International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Manama. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bahrain International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Manama in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bahrain International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Manama, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to BAH in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Bahrain
Manama has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Bahrain just waiting to be discovered. Around 13 kilometres south of Manama, a visit to Ar Rifā‘ will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Khalifa AlKubra Garden, Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality.
Around 21 kilometres south-west of Manama, Dār Kulayb is another favourite stop in Bahrain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود.