Bahrain Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Bahrain Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

We went straight to the pub which is without a doubt the best place to relax in this airport. It is behind a non-de script unmarked door (there are no signs that say, “the bar is this way” in a muslim country). – a traveller

BAH Airport Overview

Bahrain Airport (Code: BAH) has one terminal with a wide variety of shops, restaurants and services. Things to do on a layover are limited, but you will find WiFi and airport lounges, which you can pay to enter. Reviews have been mixed about airport service, with some reviewers reporting fast and efficient check-in and security lines, but others reporting long lines, slow service, disorganization and rude staff.

Sleeping in Bahrain Airport

Sleeping conditions at Bahrain Airport have improved considerably since the new terminal opened, with travellers describing couches, recliners, mini-sofas and armrest-free benches after security. The airside concourse can become surprisingly quiet overnight, particularly away from the central areas, although cold air conditioning is a recurring complaint and landside seating is less sleep-friendly. For detailed sleeping locations, conditions, photos and traveller tips, see our Bahrain Airport Sleep Guide or read the latest traveller reviews.

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Airport Hours

The airport operates 24 hours a day on both the landside and airside. Security checkpoints remain open around the clock to support overnight and early-morning departures.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist, but you will find some informal relaxation spots with reclining seats and mini-sofas scattered around. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Bahrain Airport — Padded benches to curl up and catch some zzzzz’s (photo courtesy of a guest reviewer / May 2022)

Airport Hotels

Quick Facts

Nearest Hotel: Inside the Airport (Airside)
Sleep Cabins or Pods: Yes
Day Rooms: Yes
Nearby Hotels with Shuttles: Yes (select hotels)

Bahrain Airport has a transit hotel inside the secure departures area near Gate 15, offering private rooms and sleep pods that you can book for a few hours or overnight. If you have a long layover, you can rest without clearing immigration or leaving the secure area. Several nearby hotels also offer traditional accommodation, with shuttle services available at select properties.

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Bahrain Airport Hotel
Transit hotel. Located inside the secure departures area, opposite Gate 15. The hotel offers sleep pods and short-stay rooms, with bookings starting from approximately 3 hours. Facilities include standard rooms, compact rooms, family rooms, and a small spa.
Access is limited to departing and transit passengers who have cleared security; travellers without a boarding pass cannot enter. Transit passengers do not have access to checked luggage during their stay.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door.

Airside

Dilmun Lounge – Location: Airside, near Gate 16. Hours: Open 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door ($39 USD/approx. BHD 15) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.

Marhaba Lounge (Upper Lounge) – Location: Airside, Departures, Level 2, near Gate 15. Hours: Open 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door ($39 USD/approx. BHD 15) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.

Pearl Lounge (Departures) – Location: Airside, near Gates 15A-15B. Hours: Open 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door ($39 USD/approx. BHD 15) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.

Landside

Pearl Lounge (Arrivals) – Location: Landside, Arrivals area. Hours: Open 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes.
Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door ($39 USD/approx. BHD 15) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.

Airline Lounges

You may have access to the lounge listed below if you are a First or Business Class traveller. For more information, check the airline’s website.

Gulfair

Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge – Location: Airside, Departures, Level 2, near Gate 15. Hours: Open 24 hours. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: Yes (private rest rooms with beds). Lounge Access: Gulf Air Falcon Gold (First/Business Class) passengers • Gulf Air Falconflyer Gold and Silver members • oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members (when traveling on a oneworld flight).

Other Lounges

Unaccompanied Minors’ Lounge – Children (ages 2 – 14) travelling alone registered in the Unaccompanied Minors Program will have access to a dedicated lounge equipped with interactive toys, gaming consoles, a reading area, and comfortable seating arrangements. Register via the airline. Location: Airside, Departures. Hours: Open 24 hours.

Food & Drinks

Food options are available 24 hours a day.

Landside (Arrivals): McDonald’s • Albaik • Crepafe • Starbucks.
Airside (Departures): Burger King • Camden Food Co • Jamie’s Deli and Pizzeria • KFC • Illy Caffe • Jaipur Indio Asian • Levito • Lumee on the go • Millies Cookies • R12 Sports Lounge • Ritazza • Starbucks • TGI Friday’s • The Terrace Cafe • Upper Crust • Ya Salam.

Drinking Water
Water fountains and bottle refill points are available airside, typically located near washrooms.
On the landside, drinking water is generally sold bottled; free refill stations are limited or unavailable.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

Free charging points are available airside, usually integrated into seating areas. On the landside, charging is limited to standard power outlets. Travellers should ensure they have the correct plug adaptor.

Showers

Showers are available inside most airport lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at Bahrain Airport. Connect to the “BIA Free WiFi” network. No registration is required.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Art Galleries – Cultural artifacts and local artwork are displayed throughout the terminal. The Cultural Heritage Galleries are located in the Departures area.
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available in the Arrivals area. Fees may apply, so travellers should check with their bank regarding foreign transaction and withdrawal limits.
Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available free of charge throughout the terminal.
Banking Services -NBB Bank provides full-service banking. Location: Landside, Arrivals Hall, Level 1.
Currency Exchange – Travelex offers currency exchange services and operates 24 hours a day.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Available.

Family Services
Baby Care Facilities – Infant Care Rooms are available throughout the terminal, both landside and airside.
Kids Play Zone – A dedicated play area features interactive games, gaming consoles, and climbing structures designed for children from toddler age through teens.

Information Desk – Airport information desks are available to assist travellers. Locations: Arrivals, Level 2 • Departures, Level 1.
Luggage Wrapping – Plastic luggage wrapping services are available in the Departures Hall on the landside.
Medical Services – First aid services are available 24 hours a day. Location: Eastern Pier, all levels. Emergency medical assistance can be requested by phone.
Pharmacy – Pharmacy services are available in both Arrivals and Departures areas. Some locations operate 24 hours.
Porters – Porter services are available in both Arrivals and Departures halls for a fixed fee.
Prayer Rooms – Separate prayer rooms for men and women are available both landside and airside.

Smoking Rooms – Smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rooms located in both Arrivals and Departures areas.
Travel Agencies – Information not available.
VAT Refund – Eligible travellers can inquire about VAT refunds at Airport Information Counters in the Arrivals, Check-in, or Departures areas.

Sightseeing

Do you want to make the most of your stopover or long layover by leaving the airport to do some sightseeing? Check out our Bahrain Airport Layover Sightseeing guide.

Airlines

Air Arabia • Air Arabia Abu Dhabi • Air Arabia Egypt • Azerbaijan Airlines • Air India • Air India Express • British Airways • Egypt Air • Emirates • Etihad Airways • flydubai • Gulf Air • Indigo • Jazeera Airways • KLM • Kuwait Airways • Lufthansa • Oman Air • Pakistan Airlines • Pegasus Airlines • Qatar Airways • Saudi Arabian Airlines • Salam Air • SunExpress Airline • Turkish Airlines • Wizz Air.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

BAH Airport is connected to the public transportation system via red local buses. Red buses have free WiFi and air-conditioning. Routes are:

A1 – Airport – Muharraq Bus Terminal – Manama Bus Terminal – American Mission Hospital – Salmaniya – Khamis – Isa Town Bus Terminal
A2 – Airport – Manama Bus Terminal – City Centre – Seef – Souq Waqif – Hamad Town – University of Bahrain (Fastest Route from Airport to Manama)
10 – Airport – Arad – Hidd – Mina Salman – Kuwait Avenue – Manama Bus Terminal – Muharraq Bus Terminal – Airport (Clockwise)
11 – Airport – Muharraq Bus Terminal – Manama Bus Terminal – Kuwait Avenue – Mina Salman – Hidd – Arad – Airport (Anti-Clockwise)

Buses are located on the Arrivals Level, outside exit 4, in the 4A zone. Fares: Your best option is to purchase a Go Card from the driver at the cost of BHD 1. A single trip will cost you BHD 0.275. Alternatively, you can buy a single ticket for BHD 0.300. For more information, visit the Bahrain Bus website.

Car Rentals

Car rental desks are located in the public area of the Arrivals concourse on the ground floor, opposite Gate 1 and 2. There are plenty of agencies available on-site, including: Allied • Budget • Enterprise • Future • Hertz • Prima • Sixt • Trans Gulf • UDrive • We Rent a Car.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Ride Sharing

Uber is available at Bahrain Airport. A ride to the city centre will cost you about €13 to €15.

Taxi

Taxis are available in the Car Park B area 24 hours a day. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.

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