To get from Bahrain International Airport to Manama, you can use an airport bus, a taxi or a pre-booked ride. The airport is on Muharraq Island, about 6 kilometres northeast of the city, and Bahrain International Hotel is about 27 minutes away by car.
- Airport location: Muharraq Island, northeast of Manama
- Bus: Routes A1, A2, 10 and 11 serve the airport; check live service information before travelling.
- Taxi: Airport taxis queue at the inner curb on the Arrivals level.
- Pre-booked rides: Careem and Uber meet passengers at the Arrivals curbside next to Gate 1.
How far is Bahrain International Airport from central Manama?
Bahrain International Airport is about 6 kilometres northeast of Manama, on Muharraq Island. It is about 7.3 km from the hotel, with a drive estimate of about 27 minutes.
That drive estimate is a useful point of reference, but it is not a bus journey time. The airport’s bus information does not give a duration from the terminal to central Manama, so check the route and live departures when planning around an arrival.
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Which airport bus goes to Manama?
Routes A1, A2, 10 and 11 serve Bahrain International Airport, but verify current service before relying on a route. The airport describes A2 as the fastest route from the airport to Manama; A1 runs between the airport and Isa Town via Muharraq, Manama and Salmaniya Hospital.
For an arriving bus passenger, the airport directs you to Exit 4 on the Arrivals level. Buses leave from zone 4A, on the road closest to the terminal building. Live departures are available through the Bahrain Public Transport Company stop monitor, and Bahrain Bus provides route information and journey planning.
Single-trip ticket
A single-trip ticket bought from the driver costs BHD 0.300. This option avoids paying a separate one-time card fee.
GO Card
The GO Card has a one-time fee of BHD 0.500. Each trip is BHD 0.275, with a maximum daily charge of BHD 0.700.
Fares and services can change, so check the official site before you go. For a day organised around city sights, a one-day Manama itinerary from the city centre offers another way to plan your time.
How do airport taxis and app-based rides work?
Airport taxis wait at the inner curb on the Arrivals level, and Bahrain Taxi and Arabian Taxi serve the terminal around the clock. Follow the signs from Baggage Reclaim to reach the taxi stop.
The airport describes its taxis as meter-based and gives an initial charge of BHD 2 plus an additional BHD 2 for pickup services. The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications gives an airport charge of BD 2.000 or more, and its fare details vary by day and time. Check the displayed fare information before setting off.
Careem and Uber can be pre-booked, with their meeting point at the Arrivals curbside next to Gate 1. The airport also identifies app-based taxis outside Gate 1, while Bahraini taxis are available in Car Park B.
Planning the final trip to the hotel
Choose your pickup based on how you want to arrange the ride: follow the terminal signs to the inner curb for an airport taxi, or go to the Gate 1 meeting point for a pre-booked Careem or Uber.
If you plan to take the bus, confirm the route is operating to the airport and check live departures before leaving the terminal.
Car-rental services are in the Arrivals hall, and the airport also offers its Hala Bahrain valet service to arriving and departing passengers. For a final transfer by taxi or app-based ride, confirm the pickup point with the operator before heading out.
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FAQs
How far is Bahrain International Airport from Manama?
The airport is on Muharraq Island, about 6 kilometres northeast of Manama.
Where do airport buses depart?
Arriving passengers should go to Exit 4 on the Arrivals level. Buses depart from zone 4A, on the road closest to the terminal.
Where is the airport taxi pickup?
Airport taxis queue at the inner curb on the Arrivals level. Follow the signs from Baggage Reclaim.
Where do Careem and Uber meet passengers?
Their dedicated meeting point is at the Arrivals curbside next to Gate 1.