Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport is 5 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Manama is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Flights from MAA to BAH start at 04:10 — the earliest with Gulf Air. The latest departure is at 21:35 with Gulf Air. In total, there are 28 weekly Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport flights.
Your MAA to BAH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Gulf Air is your gateway to exploring Manama (and perhaps some other great corners of Bahrain!). Check out the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Gulf Air.
Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier that offers MAA to BAH flights. An exceptional 91.67% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and BAH:
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight is £88. A return plane ticket right now is £164. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAA to BAH.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAA to BAH.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights leaving from Chennai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Chennai Airport is about 12 miles from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Book a hotel near BAH if you have a late Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Bahrain International Airport rental car and explore Manama and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport to central Manama has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Manama based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Manama, with temperatures ranging from 32ºC (90ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAA to BAH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Bahrain
Ar Rifā‘ is just one of the many places in Bahrain waiting to be discovered once you've seen Manama. Around 8 miles away to the south, popular attractions include Khalifa AlKubra Garden, Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Bahrain, head for Dār Kulayb, about 13 miles south-west of Manama. مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود are key highlights.