Abu Dhabi to Manama flights
Manama lies 431 km (268 mi) north-west of Abu Dhabi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abu Dhabi | Manama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Bahrain |
| Population | 1.8 million | 147,074 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
| Nearest large airport | AUH, 26 km out | BAH, 7 km out |
Clocks in Manama are 1 h behind Abu Dhabi right now, so a 1 h 18 min journey lands only 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manama
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Bahrain: money changes from the Dirham to the Dinar (BHD); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +973; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,471-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 92 km).
Arriving in Manama
Manama is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bahrain International Airport (BAH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,979-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Fahd International Airport (DMM, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain International Airport | BAH | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,979 ft | 6 ft |
| King Fahd International Airport | DMM | 83 km (52 mi) | 13,124 ft | 72 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Manama from Abu Dhabi?
431 km (268 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Abu Dhabi.
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Manama by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Manama?
Manama is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bahrain against Asia/Dubai).
Which airports are used for Abu Dhabi to Manama flights?
Typically Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH); Manama also has DMM.
What currency do I need in Manama?
The Dinar (BHD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.