Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Doha and Manama share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from DOH to BAH start from 01:15 — the first with Qatar Airways. The last service of the day is at 23:30 with Gulf Air. In total, you can take your pick of 53 weekly Hamad International Airport to Bahrain Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your DOH to BAH flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Gulf Air is your ticket to exploring Manama (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Bahrain!). Check out the direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Bahrain Airport offered by this carrier.
Gulf Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
Qatar Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for DOH to BAH flights, with 98.96% of services landing on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Bahrain Airport. These are the top stopovers between DOH and BAH:
Dubai Airport
Zayed International Airport
Sharjah Airport
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart DOH reach their destination on time.
To get to Hamad International Airport from central Doha, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Bahrain Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DOH:
Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)
If you're landing on a late Hamad International Airport to Bahrain Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BAH:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bahrain Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and explore beyond Manama's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Bahrain Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Bahrain Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Manama. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Hamad International Airport to Bahrain Airport for August if you want to visit Manama during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DOH to BAH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Bahrain
Ar Rifā‘ is just one of the many cities in Bahrain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Manama. Around 13 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort, AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis.
















