Travelling from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): What you need to know
Bahrain International Airport is located in Manama. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Washington DC.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Washington DC to BAH. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
71% of flights leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport make it to their destination on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and BAH:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Washington DC to BAH flight? Check in to a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
When searching for a plane ticket from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a pit stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down when they should. At BWI, that rate is 77%.
About Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BAH:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport flight.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Central Manama is around 10 kilometres from Bahrain International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Currently, Rs147,681 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs227,584. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to BAH if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport (BAH). July is the busiest month to visit Manama. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in November.
Before locking in your Washington DC to BAH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Manama, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC to 38ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Manama
Start your Manama trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Bahrain International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Al Fateh Grand Mosque, Bahrain National Museum and Bahrain Bay Beach are major attractions which should be on every Manama itinerary.