Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Bahrain Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Riyadh and Manama are both in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from 45 weekly Riyadh Airport to Bahrain Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Gulf Air is the earliest you can take. Gulf Air operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
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 catch your RUH to BAH flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Bahrain Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Manama holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Bahrain:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Gulf Air.
Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier that operates RUH to BAH flights. An exceptional 91.78% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Bahrain Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and BAH:
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait Airport
Dammam Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
Currently, P5,178 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Bahrain Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P10,972. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RUH to BAH.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Bahrain Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RUH make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Central Riyadh to Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Bahrain Airport, take a look at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a quick drive from RUH.
Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Riyadh Airport to Bahrain Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Bahrain Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and venture far and wide through Manama and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Bahrain Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Bahrain Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Manama in March.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with temperatures ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Riyadh Airport to Bahrain Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to BAH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bahrain
Manama is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Bahrain waiting to be explored. About 13 kilometers south of Manama, a visit to Ar Rifā‘ will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort, AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis.