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.

  Tid:

  15-25 minutes

  Typisk kostnad:

  BHD 6-10

• Samåkningstjänst

  App-based Rideshare

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

  Tid:

  15-25 minutes

  Typisk kostnad:

  BHD 5-9

• Buss

  Public Bus

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

  Tid:

  30-45 minutes

  Typisk kostnad:

  BHD 0.300

• Hyrbil

  Car Rental

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

  Tid:

  15-20 minutes to central Manama

  Typisk kostnad:

  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

Lokalt nödnummer: 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.

• Kontrollera ditt pass giltighet och eventuella visum, ETA eller inresedeklaration som krävs.
• Bekräfta din avgångsterminal på ditt boardingkort dagen innan.
• Aktivera en travel eSIM så att du är online i samma ögonblick du landar.
• Ladda ner offlinekartor och skärmdumpa din hotelladress och bokningsreferens.
• Berätta för din bank att du reser och ha ett reservbetalkort med dig.
• Spara det lokala nödnumret och din ambassadkontakt i din telefon.
• Fotografera ditt pass och spara kopian någonstans du kan nå offline.
• Kontrollera bagagegräns och eventuella förbjudna föremål för din destination.

Flygplatsens verksamhet kan förändras. Bekräfta alltid terminaler, priser och tidtabeller med de officiella källorna nedan innan du reser.

• Bahrain International Airport Official WebsiteOfficiell flygplatskälla
• Kingdom of Bahrain eVisa Official PortalStatlig källa
• Bahrain Customs AffairsStatlig källa
• Bahrain Public Transport CompanyOfficiell transitkälla
• Ministry of Interior - Kingdom of BahrainStatlig källa