Travelling from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Baghdad and Manama are in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are four Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, select the 12:25 Gulf Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 16:55 with Gulf Air.
To ensure you get on your BGW to BAH flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Gulf Air offers direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Manama — and maybe even more of Bahrain if your schedule allows.
Gulf Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 86.67% of services arriving as planned, Gulf Air has the best on-time performance for BGW to BAH flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BGW and BAH:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport flight is Rs72,156. A return plane ticket right now is Rs120,407. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BGW to BAH, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BGW to BAH.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
Of all flights departing from Baghdad International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Baghdad to Baghdad International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Got an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport? Stay somewhere close to BGW, such as Palm Hotel. Baghdad Intl. Airport Hotel will also put you moments from check-in.
Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BAH if you're on a late Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Bahrain Airport rental car and discover Manama and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Bahrain Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Manama. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Manama in March.
Before locking in your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Bahrain Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Manama, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC to 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BGW 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 places in Bahrain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Manama. Around 13 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort, AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis.
