Airport Overview
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is a major international airport serving Manama in BH. It is a key transport hub identified by the IATA code BAH and ICAO code OBBI. You can find details on flight connections, car rental, and public transport options below.
Key Data
Elevation
- ft
Coordinates
26.271,
50.634
Timezone
Asia/Bahrain
Runways
2
Expert Tips for Bahrain International Airport
One of the Gulf's Most Efficient Airports
BAH is compact with a single main terminal, making connections fast and easy. MCT is just 45 minutes. Immigration lines are generally short. The airport is connected to Manama center by highway — taxi takes 10-15 min (BHD 3-5).
Duty Free: Enter Alcohol Allowance Applies
Alcohol is permitted in Bahrain but heavily regulated. Travelers can bring limited quantities from Duty Free (1L of spirits or 6 cans of beer). The airport Duty Free has a good range of spirits and wines. Note: alcohol is NOT available airside on transit.
Extreme Heat: Plan Ground Transport in Advance
Summer temperatures in Bahrain exceed 45°C (113°F). Air conditioning is available throughout the airport but outside waiting time is dangerous in July-August. Pre-book taxis or use the airport taxi rank immediately upon exit — do not wait in the open.
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Current Weather
Now25°
Partly Cloudy
Wind
7 km/h
Sun
29° / 24°
Mon
28° / 24°
Tue
26° / 23°
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METAR Data
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OBBI 180600Z 21003KT 140V290 CAVOK 30/11 Q1012 NOSIG
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center
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FAQ
The IATA code for Bahrain International Airport is BAH.
Bahrain International Airport is located in or near Manama, BH. View the map on this page for the exact location.
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