Travelling from Madinah Airport (MED) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Madinah Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Madinah.
Every week, there are seven Madinah Airport to Bahrain Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, go for the 13:10 Gulf Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 19:40 with Gulf Air.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MED to BAH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Gulf Air is your gateway to exploring Manama (and perhaps some other great corners of Bahrain!). Check out the direct flights from Madinah Airport to Bahrain Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Gulf Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
Gulf Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MED to BAH flights, with 90.09% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madinah Airport to Bahrain Airport. These are the top stopovers between MED and BAH:
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait Airport
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
74% of flights leaving from Madinah Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Madinah Airport is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Madinah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Madinah Airport to Bahrain Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MED:
Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)
If you have a late Madinah Airport to Bahrain Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BAH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bahrain Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and explore beyond Manama's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Bahrain Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to central Manama
From Bahrain Airport, Manama is approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Madinah Airport to Bahrain Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Manama in March.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with the temperature ranging between 32ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Madinah Airport to Bahrain Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MED to BAH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bahrain
Ar Rifā‘ is just one of the many cities in Bahrain waiting to be explored once you've seen Manama. Around 13 kms (8 miles) away to the south, check out popular attractions including Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort, AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis.

