Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 40 minutes.
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, making Manama three hours ahead of London.
Take your pick of 30 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain International Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Gulf Air is the earliest flight available. Gulf Air operates the latest service of the day at 22:05.
Leave plenty of time to make your LHR to BAH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Manama (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Bahrain!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
Gulf Air is a leader in on-time performance for LHR to BAH flights, with 95.45% of its services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and BAH:
Frankfurt Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight is $178. A return plane ticket is currently $691. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from LHR to BAH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to BAH.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes around 55 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near BAH:
Grab a Bahrain International Airport rental car and discover Manama and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport to the centre of Manama has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Manama. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bahrain International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Manama, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR 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 after you've experienced Manama. Around 13 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Khalifa AlKubra Garden, Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Bahrain, head for Dār Kulayb, roughly 21 kilometres south-west of Manama. مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود are among the biggest draws.