Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
The timezone in Manama is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Houston.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAH to BAH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between IAH and BAH:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
At the moment, $839 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,546. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from IAH to BAH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAH to BAH.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 78.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to IAH? If you've booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bahrain International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
If you have a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BAH:
Explore without limits with a Bahrain International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and experience more of Manama and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Bahrain International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport to central Manama has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bahrain International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Manama. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with the temperature ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bahrain International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAH to BAH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bahrain
You've visited Manama, now it's time to explore other parts of Bahrain. Journey around 13 kilometres south to Ar Rifā‘ to check off its top sights. From Khalifa AlKubra Garden to Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 21 kilometres south-west of Manama, Dār Kulayb is another essential stop in Bahrain. Start your sightseeing at مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود.
