Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Bahrain Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 40 minutes.
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Manama three hours ahead of Manchester.
Every week, there are five Manchester Airport to Bahrain Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, take the 10:25 Gulf Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 10:55 with Gulf Air.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MAN to BAH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Gulf Air offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Bahrain Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Manama — and maybe even more of Bahrain if time allows.
Gulf Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for MAN to BAH flights is Gulf Air.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Bahrain Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAN and BAH:
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
Cairo Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
65% of flights departing from Manchester Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Bahrain Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)
If you're landing on a late Manchester Airport to Bahrain Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near BAH:
Pick up a Bahrain Airport rental car and discover Manama and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Bahrain Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Bahrain Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Manama. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with the temperature ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Bahrain Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to BAH in January. Average temperatures are 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 waiting to be discovered. About 13 kilometres south of Manama, a trip to Ar Rifā‘ will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort, AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis.