Madinah to Manama flights
Manama lies 1,119 km (696 mi) east of Madinah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.
| Madinah | Manama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Bahrain |
| Population | 1.3 million | 147,074 |
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) |
| Nearest large airport | MED, 13 km out | BAH, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Manama
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Bahrain: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (BHD); 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 Madinah
Madinah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 14,222-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Madinah?
1,119 km (696 mi) in a straight line, east of Madinah.
How long does it take to get from Madinah to Manama by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madinah and Manama?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Madinah to Manama flights?
Typically Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) 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.