Flights to Manama
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
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 Manama
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manama to Baghdad | Iraq | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Manama to Tehran | Iran | 1,056 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Manama to Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | 1,273 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Manama to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 424 km (263 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Manama to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 490 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Manama to Mashhad | Iran | 1,409 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Manama to Sanaa | Yemen | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Manama to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 431 km (268 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Manama to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 493 km (307 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Manama to Mosul | Iraq | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Manama to Erbil | Iraq | 1,271 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Manama to Makkah | Saudi Arabia | 1,217 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Manama to Isfahan | Iran | 722 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Manama to Karaj | Iran | 1,069 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Manama to Tabriz | Iran | 1,378 km (856 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Manama to Basrah | Iraq | 549 km (341 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Manama to Madinah | Saudi Arabia | 1,119 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Manama to Shiraz | Iran | 422 km (262 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Manama to Karbala | Iraq | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Manama to Sadr City | Iraq | 991 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Manama to Kirkuk | Iraq | 1,185 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Manama to Ashgabat | Turkmenistan | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Manama to Shanghai | China | 6,815 km (4,234 mi) | about 9 h 29 min |
| Manama to Chongqing | China | 5,460 km (3,393 mi) | about 7 h 45 min |
| Manama to Chengdu | China | 5,204 km (3,233 mi) | about 7 h 25 min |
| Manama to Beijing | China | 6,179 km (3,839 mi) | about 8 h 40 min |
| Manama to Guangzhou | China | 6,279 km (3,902 mi) | about 8 h 48 min |
| Manama to Shenzhen | China | 6,378 km (3,963 mi) | about 8 h 56 min |
| Manama to Tianjin | China | 6,256 km (3,887 mi) | about 8 h 46 min |
| Manama to Wuhan | China | 6,165 km (3,831 mi) | about 8 h 39 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 Manama?
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 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 Manama city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Manama 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.