Travelling from Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): What you need to know
Bahrain International Airport is located in Manama. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Melbourne to BAH.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to BAH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BAH flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BAH:
Explore without limits with a Bahrain International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and experience more of Manama and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport flight.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport is around 10 kms (6 miles) from central Manama. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
£476 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport. A return flight starts from £728. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to BAH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to BAH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
January is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport (BAH). Plan your visit to Manama in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Melbourne to BAH plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Manama to range from 32ºC to 38ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Manama
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Manama right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bahrain International Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Manama when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Al Fateh Grand Mosque followed by Bahrain National Museum and Bahrain Bay Beach.