Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport is 5 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Manama is UTC+3, which is two hours behind Malé.
You can choose from 30 weekly Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flights. The 19:00 departure with Gulf Air is the earliest flight you can take. Gulf Air operates the latest service of the day at 19:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your MLE to BAH flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Gulf Air is your gateway to exploring Manama (and perhaps some other great corners of Bahrain!). Check out the direct flights from Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Gulf Air on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for MLE to BAH flights is Gulf Air.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MLE and BAH:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight is Rs82,639. A round-trip fare is currently Rs124,366. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from MLE to BAH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MLE to BAH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77.73% of flights that leave from Velana International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking an early flight from Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MLE:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bahrain International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and venture far and wide through Manama and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Bahrain International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
From Bahrain International Airport, Manama is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Manama in April.
Lock in your flight from Velana International Airport to Bahrain International Airport for August if you want to visit Manama during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 32ºC and 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MLE to BAH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bahrain
You've done Manama, now it's time to explore other corners of Bahrain. Journey about 13 kilometres south to Ar Rifā‘ to check off its leading sights. From Khalifa AlKubra Garden to Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 21 kilometres south-west of Manama, Dār Kulayb is another favourite stop in Bahrain. Start your sightseeing at مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود.