Bahrain International Airport is on Muharraq Island, about 7 km from Manama’s Central Business District. To get into Manama, choose from 24/7 airport taxis, pre-booked app rides, public buses, rental cars or a limousine; Royal Phoenicia Hotel is about a 34-minute drive from the airport.
- Airport location: Muharraq Island, approximately 7 km from Manama’s Central Business District.
- Taxi pickup: Inner curb on the Arrivals level, after Baggage Reclaim.
- App-ride pickup: Arrivals Curbside next to Gate 1.
- Bus pickup: Zone 4A, reached via Exit 4 on the Arrivals level.
Where is Bahrain International Airport in relation to Manama?
Bahrain International Airport is on Muharraq Island, across from Manama’s Central Business District. The airport’s location makes road and bus connections the practical choices for continuing into the city.
How do you get from Bahrain International Airport to Manama by taxi or transfer?
Airport taxis operate around the clock, with the queue at the inner curb on the Arrivals level. After collecting your baggage, follow the signs from Baggage Reclaim to the curb. Bahrain Taxi and Arabian Taxi serve the airport, and fares are meter-based.
Careem and Uber also offer pre-booked rides. Their meeting point is at the Arrivals Curbside next to Gate 1, so follow the pickup instructions for your booked ride rather than joining the taxi queue.
The airport’s limousine service is operated by Hala Bahrain Hospitality. Prices vary by service; you can contact the operator at +973 17139002.
What are the public transport options from the airport?
Public buses depart from zone 4A, on the road closest to the terminal; reach the stop through Exit 4 on the Arrivals level. Several routes connect the airport with Manama and other parts of Bahrain.
Route A1
A1 serves the airport, Muharraq Bus Terminal, Manama Bus Terminal, American Mission Hospital, Salmaniya, Khamis and Isa Town Bus Terminal.
Route A2
A2 connects Bahrain Investment Gateway, the airport, Manama Bus Terminal, City Centre, Seef, Souq Waqif, Hamad Town and the University of Bahrain. The airport describes A2 as the fastest route from the airport to Manama.
Routes 10 and 11
These circular routes link the airport with Muharraq Bus Terminal, Manama Bus Terminal and other stops. Route 10 runs clockwise; route 11 runs anti-clockwise.
A single bus trip costs BHD 0.300, payable to the driver. A GO Card costs BHD 0.500 once, with fares of BHD 0.275 per trip and a BHD 0.700 maximum daily charge. For current routes and times, consult Bahrain Bus; the airport’s Stop Monitor provides live departures.
Can you drive or rent a car at the airport?
Car-rental providers and chauffeur services are available at the airport. Their contacts and service details are on Bahrain International Airport’s car-rental and limousine information page. If you plan to drive, compare the rental and chauffeur options before choosing how to continue into Manama.
Airport taxi charges and published fares can vary by day and time. Check the official site before you go, and confirm current transport details with Bahrain International Airport or Bahrain Bus.
Planning the onward trip to Royal Phoenicia Hotel
Royal Phoenicia Hotel is about a 34-minute drive from Bahrain International Airport. Once you have chosen your airport transport, use the hotel’s address for the final journey; you can review the rooms available at this Manama hotel as part of your planning.
FAQs
Where do airport taxis pick up passengers?
Taxis queue at the inner curb on the Arrivals level. Follow the signs from Baggage Reclaim to reach the pickup point.
Where is the airport bus stop?
Board at zone 4A, reached via Exit 4 on the Arrivals level. Bahrain Bus provides current route and timing information.
How much is a bus ticket from the airport?
A single trip costs BHD 0.300 and can be purchased from the driver. A GO Card has a one-time cost of BHD 0.500 and a maximum daily charge of BHD 0.700.
How can you plan a day in Manama?
A one-day route through Manama from the hotel area can help organize your time in the city after arrival.