Travelling from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Mumbai Airport to Bahrain Airport is 4 hours.
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Manama two hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
Flights from BOM to BAH start from 06:30 — the first with Gulf Air. The latest departure is at 21:45 with IndiGo. Overall, there are 21 weekly Mumbai Airport to Bahrain Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BOM to BAH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Manama (and then discovering more of Bahrain!) is a cinch with Gulf Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Mumbai Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Gulf Air on this route.
Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier operating BOM to BAH flights. A reliable 87.6% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mumbai Airport to Bahrain Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BOM and BAH:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
56% of flights that leave from Mumbai Airport land at their destination on time.
Mumbai Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Mumbai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BOM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Bahrain Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mumbai Airport to Bahrain Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Explore without limits with a Bahrain Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and experience more of Manama and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Bahrain Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Mumbai Airport to Bahrain Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Manama based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Mumbai Airport to Bahrain Airport for August if you want to go to Manama during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BOM to BAH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Bahrain
Ar Rifā‘ is just one of the many places in Bahrain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Manama. Around 13 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort, AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis.