Bahrain International Airport (BAH)

Upon disembarking, passengers follow clear signage through a single main concourse towards immigration, baggage reclaim, and customs.

• Follow signage along the central concourse towards passport control.
• Proceed through immigration, presenting a valid passport and an eVisa or eligible visa-on-arrival documentation.
• Collect checked luggage from the baggage carousels on the ground level.
• Pass through customs control; clear the green channel if carrying no duty-liable goods or the red channel if declaring items.
• Exit into the main arrivals hall where ground transport, telecom kiosks, and currency exchange services are situated.

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Metered airport taxis are available 24/7 directly outside the arrivals hall exit. Journey to central Manama takes roughly 15-25 minutes depending on traffic.

  Dauer:

  15-25 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  BHD 6-10

• Fahrdienste

  App-based Rideshare

  Rideshare services such as Uber operate at the airport with designated pick-up zones marked outside the arrivals level.

  Dauer:

  15-25 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  BHD 5-9

• Bus

  Public Bus

  Bahrain Public Transport Company (BPTC) operates regular red bus services connecting the airport to central Manama bus terminal and other districts.

  Dauer:

  30-45 minutes

  Typische Kosten:

  BHD 0.300

• Mietwagen

  Car Rental

  Major international and local car rental counters are located in the public arrivals hall.

  Dauer:

  15-20 minutes to central Manama

  Typische Kosten:

  Varies by vehicle class

Transit passengers remaining within the international concourse do not clear Bahrain immigration.

• Follow signs for Transfer Control upon arrival in the terminal concourse.
• Pass through the transit security checkpoint with your onward boarding pass.
• Access departure gates and duty-free areas directly on the upper level.
• Passengers transferring between different tickets or airlines may need to clear immigration to collect and re-check baggage.

Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the passenger terminal building.

• Connect to the network named 'BAH Airport Free Wi-Fi' or similar airport SSID.
• A simple landing page registration is required to establish a connection.
• Local mobile SIM cards can be purchased from telecom provider kiosks in the arrivals hall.

Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is the official currency, fixed to the US Dollar at a pegged rate.

• 24-hour currency exchange counters operate in both departure and arrival areas.
• ATMs accepting international credit and debit cards are located throughout the arrivals hall.
• Card payments are widely accepted across transport, retail, and dining establishments in Bahrain.

A range of dining options is available in both landside arrivals and airside departure zones.

• Landside options include cafes and grab-and-go food outlets in the main arrivals concourse.
• Airside options feature international quick-service restaurants, local dining venues, and cafes.
• Halal dietary standards are maintained across all food outlets in the terminal.

Multiple airline and independent passenger lounges operate in the departures concourse.

• Gulf Air operates its flagship Falcon Gold Lounge airside for premium passengers.
• Independent lounges are accessible via lounge membership programmes or walk-in paid entry.
• Lounges offer shower facilities, quiet zones, complimentary refreshments, and Wi-Fi.

An in-terminal transit hotel is available airside, while several international hotels operate near the airport.

• An airside transit hotel provides short-stay pod and room accommodations within the secure area.
• Multiple 4-star and 5-star hotels are located within a 5-10 minute drive in Muharraq and Manama.
• Hotel shuttle transfers can be arranged directly with accommodation providers prior to arrival.

Baggage claim carousels are located on the ground level prior to entering the customs control zone.

• Information screens above carousels indicate arriving flight numbers.
• Baggage trolleys are available free of charge near the carousels.
• A lost luggage desk in the baggage hall handles delayed or damaged luggage inquiries.

The terminal is fully step-free and features designated family facilities throughout.

• Dedicated baby care and nursing rooms are located adjacent to main toilet blocks.
• Children's play areas are situated in the airside departure concourse.
• Stroller-friendly lifts connect all vertical levels of the terminal building.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• SIM Card Kiosks
• Prayer Rooms
• Duty-Free Shops
• Luggage Storage
• Pharmacy
• Information Desks

Lokale Notrufnummer: 999 (National Emergency Services).

• Dial 999 for all national emergency services in Bahrain (Police, Ambulance, Fire).
• A 24-hour medical clinic and first aid station is located inside the airport terminal.
• For lost passports, contact your nation's embassy in Manama and report to airport police staff.

• Prüfen Sie die Gültigkeit Ihres Reisepasses und ob ein Visum, eine ETA oder eine Einreiseerklärung erforderlich ist.
• Bestätigen Sie am Vortag Ihr Abflugterminal auf Ihrer Bordkarte.
• Aktivieren Sie eine Reise-eSIM, damit Sie sofort nach der Landung online sind.
• Laden Sie Offline-Karten herunter und machen Sie einen Screenshot Ihrer Hoteladresse und Buchungsreferenz.
• Informieren Sie Ihre Bank über Ihre Reise und führen Sie eine Ersatz-Zahlungskarte mit sich.
• Speichern Sie die lokale Notrufnummer und die Kontaktdaten Ihrer Botschaft auf Ihrem Telefon.
• Fotografieren Sie Ihren Reisepass und speichern Sie die Kopie an einem Ort, auf den Sie offline zugreifen können.
• Prüfen Sie die Gepäckbestimmungen und eventuelle eingeschränkte Gegenstände für Ihr Reiseziel.

Der Flughafenbetrieb ändert sich. Bestätigen Sie Terminals, Tarife und Fahrpläne immer mit den unten genannten offiziellen Quellen, bevor Sie reisen.

• Bahrain International Airport Official WebsiteOffizielle Flughafenquelle
• Kingdom of Bahrain eVisa Official PortalRegierungsquelle
• Bahrain Customs AffairsRegierungsquelle
• Bahrain Public Transport CompanyOffizielle Verkehrsbetriebe
• Ministry of Interior - Kingdom of BahrainRegierungsquelle