Flying from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Manama is one hour behind Muscat and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are 23 Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport flights. If you want to get going early, pick the 07:30 Gulf Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:55 with Gulf Air.
To ensure you catch your MCT to BAH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Flying into Manama (and then seeing more of Bahrain!) is a cinch with Gulf Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Gulf Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier that offers MCT to BAH flights, with 72.83% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MCT and BAH:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport flight is $179. A round-trip fare right now is $303. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCT to BAH.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from MCT to BAH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
79% of flights that depart Muscat Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Muscat Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MCT? If you've booked an early flight from Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Muscat 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.
Booking your vehicle from Bahrain Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain Airport to central Manama has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Manama. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with temperatures ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Muscat Airport to Bahrain Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCT to BAH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Bahrain
You've visited Manama, now it's time to discover other parts of Bahrain. Travel about 13 kilometres south to Ar Rifā‘ to tick off its popular sights. From Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort to AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis, there's plenty to keep you busy.
