Bahrain Airport

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General information

Bahrain is an island nation in the Persian Gulf, located between Dammam (Saudi Arabia) and Qatar. Bahrain Airport is Bahrain’s only international airport and home to national carrier Gulf Air. The capital Manama is accessible by bus, taxi and rental car, in the future the airport will have a metro connection (Bahrain light rail network) with the city.

Where is Bahrain Airport situated?

Bahrain Airport is located in the northeastern point of the country, just northeast of the capital Manama. Khobar in neighbouring Saudi Arabia is accessible by road via the King Fahd Causeway.

How many terminals does Bahrain Airport have?

The airport has two terminals, an old terminal and a new terminal. The very modern new terminal opened in 2020 is four times larger than the old terminal. New Terminal is used for the majority of the flights at Bahrain Airport.

A good alternative for flying to or from Bahrain Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Bahrain.

Airport
Distance
Dammam King Fahd Airport (Saudi Arabia) 85km
Doha Hamad International Airport (Qatar) 150km

Which airlines fly from and to Bahrain Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Gulf Air brand logo
    Gulf Air
  • Air India
  • Pegasus Airlines brand logo
    Pegasus Airlines
  • Saudia brand logo
    Saudia
  • Cathay Pacific
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Bahrain Airport.

Activities

Activity

Manama: Tour from the South to the North of Bahrain

Discover Bahrain from south to north on a full-day guided tour. Visit the Grand Mosque, Tree of Life, Formula 1 Circuit, Bahrain Fort, and Manama Souq, the perfect mix of history and modern life.
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Activity

Bahrain Top Sights – MSC Euribia Cruise Tour -On-Time Return

Stress-free Bahrain shore excursion for MSC cruise guests. Enjoy top highlights at a relaxed pace, with comfortable breaks, free snacks, AC bus with Wi-Fi, and guaranteed on-time return.
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Activity

Bahrain Downtown City Center Tour

Visit Al Fateh Grand Mosque and Bahrain National Museum. Stop for photos at Bahrain World Trade Center, visit Muharraq Island to taste a traditional Bahraini sweet, explore Bahrain Fort, and browse Manama Old Market at Bab Al Bahrain.
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