Travelling from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Manama.
Every week, there are 45 Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. To be on board early, jump on the 02:25 Gulf Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:00 with Gulf Air.
Leave enough time to make your BAH to RUH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Riyadh (and then other corners of Saudi Arabia) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Gulf Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 88.16% of services landing on schedule, Saudia has the best on-time record for BAH to RUH flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BAH and RUH:
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait Airport
Dammam Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
At the moment, £61 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £117. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BAH to RUH.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BAH to RUH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bahrain Airport (BAH)
78% of flights that leave from Bahrain Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Bahrain Airport is around 10 kms (6 miles) from central Manama. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BAH? If you're catching an early flight from Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Consider staying at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel after your Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. It's a short drive from RUH and a comfortable option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Riyadh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riyadh and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Riyadh Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riyadh in March.
Book your flight from Bahrain Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you want to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BAH to RUH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 386 kms (240 miles) north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Al Kharj is another great place to check out during your travels through Saudi Arabia. Head on over to this destination, which is around 137 kms (85 miles) south-east of Riyadh, for highlights like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque.