Flights to Ar Rifā‘
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ar Rifā‘ is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bahrain International Airport (BAH), 17 km (11 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, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain International Airport | BAH | 17 km (11 mi) | 12,979 ft | 6 ft |
| King Fahd International Airport | DMM | 84 km (52 mi) | 13,124 ft | 72 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,979 ft, BAH can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 6 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ar Rifā‘
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Rifā‘ to Baghdad | Iraq | 997 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Tehran | Iran | 1,067 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,266 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 417 km (259 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 491 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Mashhad | Iran | 1,419 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Sanaa | Yemen | 1,367 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 429 km (267 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 494 km (307 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Mosul | Iraq | 1,336 km (830 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Erbil | Iraq | 1,280 km (795 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,210 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Isfahan | Iran | 733 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Karaj | Iran | 1,080 km (671 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Tabriz | Iran | 1,388 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Basrah | Iraq | 557 km (346 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Madinah | Saudi Arabia | 1,115 km (693 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Shiraz | Iran | 433 km (269 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Karbala | Iraq | 959 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Sadr City | Iraq | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Kirkuk | Iraq | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Sulţānah | Saudi Arabia | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Shanghai | China | 6,822 km (4,239 mi) | about 9 h 30 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Chongqing | China | 5,466 km (3,397 mi) | about 7 h 45 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Chengdu | China | 5,210 km (3,237 mi) | about 7 h 26 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Beijing | China | 6,187 km (3,844 mi) | about 8 h 41 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Guangzhou | China | 6,284 km (3,905 mi) | about 8 h 48 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Shenzhen | China | 6,383 km (3,966 mi) | about 8 h 56 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Tianjin | China | 6,264 km (3,893 mi) | about 8 h 47 min |
| Ar Rifā‘ to Wuhan | China | 6,171 km (3,835 mi) | about 8 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ar Rifā‘?
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, DMM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is BAH from Ar Rifā‘ city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ar Rifā‘ on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.