Qassim to Manama (ELQ–BAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ELQ–BAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Gulf Air leads the route. The flight covers 425 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GF Gulf Air | 5 | 320 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ELQ: +03 · BAH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Qassim, it's 6:00 PM in Manama.
Saudi passport holders enter Bahrain visa-free as GCC nationals. No fee, no advance application, no time limit on stays. National ID cards are accepted at immigration. The King Fahd Causeway connects the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia directly to Bahrain by road, making this one of the most heavily traveled borders in the Gulf. The 25 km causeway crossing takes 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on traffic and border queues, with Thursday and Friday evenings being the busiest.
GCC citizens can live, work, and own property in Bahrain under the GCC common market framework. No work permit or residence visa is required. Bahrain is a popular weekend destination for Saudi residents, particularly from Dammam, Dhahran, and Khobar, which are 30 to 60 minutes from the causeway entrance. At Bahrain International Airport (BAH), GCC nationals use the fast-track lanes.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Bahrain run about 1 hour on Saudia, Gulf Air, and flynas. Jeddah to Bahrain runs about 2 hours. But most Saudi visitors drive across the causeway. The causeway toll is SAR 25 (about BHD 2.50) per car each way. Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD), trading at 1 BHD per SAR 10. Card payments work everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations. Bahrain is compact (765 sq km), and taxis or ride-hail apps cover the island quickly. The Bahrain National Museum, Manama Souq, and Al Fateh Grand Mosque are all within 10 minutes of central Manama.
ELQ–BAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ELQ to BAH
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) and Bahrain International Airport (BAH) are connected by nonstop service from Gulf Air. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ELQ to BAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ELQ to BAH ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 425 miles (684 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.