Flying from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London three hours behind Manama.
Each week, there are 30 Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 00:50 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 10:25 with Gulf Air.
To ensure you get on your BAH to LHR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring London (and maybe even some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is British Airways.
Gulf Air tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BAH to LHR flights, with 84.48% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BAH and LHR:
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$220 is currently the best price for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts from $515. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BAH to LHR.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BAH to LHR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Bahrain International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 85.53% of flights that depart BAH arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Bahrain International Airport from central Manama, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BAH? If you're boarding an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're landing on a late Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to London in February.
When reserving your flight from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BAH to LHR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among the biggest draws.
