Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know
The timezone in Manama is UTC+3, which is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SFO to BAH flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Bahrain Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and BAH include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Mumbai Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Bahrain Airport flight is 474 €. A round-trip fare is currently 1.095 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to BAH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to BAH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bahrain Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Bahrain Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Explore without limits with a Bahrain Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and chase adventure across Manama and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Bahrain Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bahrain Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Manama. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bahrain Airport for August if you'd like to explore Manama during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BAH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bahrain
Manama is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Bahrain you should also see. About 13 kilometres south of Manama, a visit to Ar Rifā‘ will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort, AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis.