Travelling from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
A direct flight from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes on average 6 hours 57 minutes. The timezone in London is UTC+0, which makes it 3 hours behind Manama.
Take your pick of 30 weekly flights from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The 00:50 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight out between BAH and LHR. Gulf Air operates the last service of the day at 22:05 if early mornings aren't your thing.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to London (and seeing more of United Kingdom!) is straightforward with Gulf Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between BAH and LHR:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before booking your cheap ticket from BAH to LHR, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is R 2,251. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,241. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BAH to LHR.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The journey from central Manama to Bahrain International Airport takes approximately 47 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near BAH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 57 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BAH to LHR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by finding a great place to stay. After booking your flight from BAH to LHR, have a look at our hotel options including:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just two of the top attractions to add to your London travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Buckingham Palace.
London has a few international airports to pick from. Check out your options for jetting in or out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Stansted Airport (STN).
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