Cheap Flights from Dubai to Bahrain

Cheap flights from Dubai to Bahrain depart nearly every day from Dubai International Airport (DXB). More than a dozen airlines offer flights from Dubai to Bahrain, and just about all of them offer direct flights. The cost for direct flights is about the same as for flights with just one stopover. Some of the best deals on cheap flights from Dubai to Bahrain are offered by Air Arabia, flydubai and Gulf Air.

Flights from Dubai to Bahrain depart from Dubai International Airport and arrive at Bahrain International Airport (BAH). If you're a citizen of the GCC, you'll just need your photo ID to pass through customs once you arrive in Bahrain. However, if you're not a GCC citizen, you'll need a visa. Be sure to bring appropriate documents with you so that you're not denied entry to Bahrain.

It's recommended that you arrive anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours before your flight leaves. This ensures that you have time to get through security and check your bags. If you have time to spare before your flight, there's an enormous selection of shops to peruse and a dozen restaurants, from fast-food chains like Burger King and Baskin-Robbins to the stylish Shaoxing Restaurant, at Dubai International Airport. You can find everything from coffee to traditional local cuisine, and there is a pharmacy available as well for last-minute needs.

Bahrain International Airport also has a selection of stores, including Al-Hilal Bookshop and Bahrain Duty Free, and restaurants once you arrive. Along with a number of options for car hire at the airport, you can also take a taxi into the city or arrange for a shuttle bus to pick you up from the airport. The airport is about 4 miles northeast of Manama on an island. On your way into the city, you can make stops to visit local attractions like Arad Fort, Bait Shaikh Isa and the National Museum.

Time Difference in Bahrain

Although these two cities are fairly close to each other, they are in different time zones. When travelling from Dubai to Bahrain, don't forget to set your clocks back an hour.

Weather in Bahrain

Both Dubai and Bahrain have warm climates, but Dubai tends to be slightly warmer. At the height of summer, the average temperature in Dubai is 36 °C. The average in Bahrain is 34 degrees. Winters are also very warm in both cities. Bahrain's average temperature at the coldest time of the year is 17 degrees, and Dubai has average temperatures about 2 degrees higher.

Dining out in Bahrain

When you travel from Dubai to Bahrain, you'll probably be pleased at the cost of eating out in Bahrain. Dining out tends to be significantly cheaper in Bahrain than in Dubai. You can expect to pay anywhere from 20 to 50 percent less for meals in Bahrain. Savings tend to be higher when you're eating at upscale establishments. However, even eating at a fast-food restaurant is usually a few pounds cheaper than it would be in Dubai.