Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Istanbul and Manama are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from IST to BAH start from 01:15 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:35 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 65 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your IST to BAH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Gulf Air is your ticket to exploring Manama (and maybe even some other great parts of Bahrain!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport offered by this airline.
Gulf Air has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and BAH:
Kuwait International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
£100 is the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Return flights start from £209. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from IST to BAH, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near IST. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Bahrain International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and see more of Manama and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
From Bahrain International Airport, Manama is approximately 5 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Manama based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Bahrain International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Manama during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to BAH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Bahrain
Manama is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Bahrain just waiting to be discovered. Around 8 miles south of Manama, a visit to Ar Rifā‘ will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Khalifa AlKubra Garden, Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality.
Dār Kulayb is another must-experience destination in Bahrain and is around 13 miles south-west of Manama. No trip is complete without experiencing مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود.