Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
1 hour 12 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Manama is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 73 flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. If you want to take off as soon as possible, take the 01:30 Gulf Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight from AUH to BAH is 23:30 with Gulf Air.
Flying over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Etihad Airways is your gateway to exploring Manama (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Bahrain!). Browse the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport offered by this airline.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between AUH and BAH:
Hamad International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Muscat International Airport
Before reserving your cheap ticket from AUH to BAH, check whether you need a visa to enter Bahrain. Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated frequently. For the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport is R 1,825. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,374. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap tickets from AUH to BAH, reserve your trip 2 months before your departure.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting a cheap ticket from AUH to BAH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International Airport takes around 1 hour and 28 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to AUH:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BAH:
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Manama. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 17 minutes.
It'll take around 47 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Manama in April.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bahrain International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Manama during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 32ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to BAH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Manama
As soon as you've booked your flights from AUH to BAH, you'll want to find a place to stay in Manama. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Bahrain National Museum and Bab Al Bahrain Art Space are a couple of top attractions to put on your Manama must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Bab Al-Bahrain.
Complete your Manama trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Bahrain International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Manama.