Airport

BAH Bahrain International Airport

Bahrain International Airport (BAH) serves Muharraq, about 0 km east of Muharraq. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABAH
ICAOOBBI
ServesMuharraq
From centre0 km
Non-stop40
Airlines38
TimezoneAsia/Bahrain
Elevation2 m

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The airport in numbers

Bahrain International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bahrain International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 6.9M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 9.6M in 2019.

Passengers / year
6.9M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
9.6M
in 2019
Elevation
2 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Bahrain Airport Company
Passengers per year, 2005–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Bahrain International Airport to Muharraq

The airport is about 0 km east of Muharraq, about 10 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~10 minmetered
Private transfer~10 minfixed upfront
Car rental~10 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BAH to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Manama7 km20 min—
A'ali17 km35 min—
Riffa18 km37 min—
Hamad Town21 km45 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Bahrain International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bahrain ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Bahrain International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 40 destinations, operated by 38 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Gulf Air Bahrain · Saudi Arabian Airlines · United Airlines · Iberia Airlines · British Airways · Turkish Airlines · Fly Dubai · American Airlines · Air India Express · Alitalia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bahrain International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Bahrain International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Bahrain shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

Other options near Muharraq

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bahrain International Airport to the centre of Muharraq?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 0 km east of Muharraq, about 10 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Bahrain International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Bahrain International Airport to Muharraq?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Bahrain International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Bahrain International Airport?
About 40 destinations, including Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait. 38 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Bahrain International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Bahrain International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bahrain International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes