Birmingham, West Midlands to Manama (BHX–BAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Birmingham, West Midlands to Manama
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,234 mi 6h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

BHX–BAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Great Barrier Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,234 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHX–BAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GF Great Barrier Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHX to BAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,183
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Manama from Birmingham, West Midlands

Nearby airports with service to Bahrain International Airport.
Metric BHX→BAH MAN→BAH LHR→BAH
Distance from BHX 66 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 0 10 28
Flight time 6h 20m 7h 5m 6h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of BHX with service to Bahrain International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Manama is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
BHX: BST · BAH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 8:00 PM in Manama.
Distance & Flight Time
3,234 mi / 5,205 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 20m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders can obtain an eVisa before travel or a visa on arrival at Bahrain International Airport (BAH). The eVisa costs BHD 9 (about $24) for a 14-day single entry or BHD 29 (about $77) for a 30-day multiple entry valid for 3 months. Apply at evisa.gov.bh, processed within 24 to 72 hours. Visa on arrival carries the same fees, payable by card.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You need a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation. For the eVisa, upload a passport photo page scan and a recent digital photograph. Extensions are available through the Nationality, Passports, and Residence Affairs office in Bahrain.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Bahrain run about 6 hours 30 minutes on Gulf Air. The Bahraini dinar (BHD) is pegged at 0.376 BHD per $1, making it one of the world's highest-value currencies (1 BHD = roughly $2.65). No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Bahrain charges a departure tax of BHD 3 but this is included in the airfare.

BHX–BAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham, West Midlands to Manama route.
Route details
Distance3,234 mi / 5,205 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: BHX
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
Destination: BAH
IATA / ICAOBAH / OBBI
TimezoneAsia/Bahrain
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHX to BAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham Airport to Bahrain International Airport take approximately 6h 20m. The route covers 3,234 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Great Barrier Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAW, FRA, FCO, IST, ATH, DOH, DXB, CDG, MUC, LCA, JED and DEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Manama is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, West Midlands.
Nearby alternatives include MAN and LHR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHX to BAH

Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Bahrain International Airport (BAH) are connected by nonstop service from Great Barrier Airlines.

BHX to BAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHX to BAH ranges from 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,234 miles (5,205 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) and London (LHR).