Travelling from London to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): What you need to know
Take your pick of numerous airports when planning your flight from London to Bahrain International Airport (BAH). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
6 hours is the average travel time for a direct London to Bahrain International Airport flight.
The timezone in Manama is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Bahrain International Airport is located in Manama.
The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH), with 19 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from LHR to BAH is the 9:30am Gulf Air option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 10:30pm with British Airways.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from London to BAH.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) leave from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from London to Bahrain International Airport with Gulf Air. This well-known airline offers services from LHR.
Gulf Air ranks first in bookings for flights from LHR to BAH.
Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from London to BAH with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LHR and BAH include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Bahrain International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) flight ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
You can board a direct flight from London to BAH with Gulf Air. This is one of the top airlines flying this route out of LGW.
Gulf Air is the top choice for bookings on the LGW to BAH route.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Bahrain International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and BAH:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BAH flight:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a flight ticket from London to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) with one or more stops departing from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and BAH:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Bahrain International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Bahrain International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Pick up a Bahrain International Airport rental car and discover Manama and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to Bahrain International Airport flight.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
The centre of Manama is around 6 kilometres from Bahrain International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Right now, ₹ 9,255 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Bahrain International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 16,285. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from London to BAH by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
November is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a London to Bahrain International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Bahrain International Airport (BAH). Plan your visit to Manama in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your London to BAH flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Manama, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC to 38ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Bahrain International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 21ºC.
More about Manama
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Manama right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from London to Bahrain International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Al Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain National Museum and Bahrain Bay Beach are must-do's during your Manama adventure.
