Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport.
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, making Manama one hour behind Muscat.
Flights from MCT to BAH start at 07:30 — the first with Gulf Air. The latest departure is at 23:25 with Gulf Air. In total, there are 41 weekly Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MCT to BAH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport, so jetting off to Manama (and then visiting more of Bahrain!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Gulf Air.
Gulf Air is a leader in on-time performance for MCT to BAH flights, with 80.32% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MCT and BAH include:
Hamad International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
£83 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £160. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from MCT to BAH by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MCT to BAH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
85.46% of flights departing from Muscat International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from MCT.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MCT? If you're boarding an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
If you're getting in on a late Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BAH:
Explore without limits with a Bahrain International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and find adventure across Manama and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport is approximately 5 miles from the centre of Manama. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Manama. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with the temperature ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Muscat International Airport to Bahrain International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCT to BAH in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Bahrain
Manama has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Bahrain waiting to be explored. Around 8 miles south of Manama, a visit to Ar Rifā‘ will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Khalifa AlKubra Garden, Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Bahrain, head for Dār Kulayb, roughly 13 miles south-west of Manama. مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود are the start of reasons to visit.
