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Bahrain International Airport to Bahrain — Transport Guide 2026

Bahrain International (BAH) is 8 km northeast of Manama. Airport taxi BHD 8-12 (~$21-32) with metered fare + BHD 3 airport surcharge. Uber + Careem BHD 6-10. Public bus 21 to Manama BHD 0.4-1.

BAH8 km to cityBHDMiddle East

Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Bahrain International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Public bus 21 (BHD 0.4-1)
Fastest
Careem — 15 min off-peak

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Bahrain airport taxi

taxi · Best for: Late arrivals + reliable
Cost
BHD 8-12 + BHD 3 surcharge
Time
15-25 min
Frequency
On-demand

Uber / Careem

ride share · Best for: App pricing
Cost
BHD 6-10
Time
15-25 min
Frequency
On-demand

Public bus 21 to Manama

bus · Best for: Ultra-budget
Cost
BHD 0.4-1
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
Every 30-60 min · 06:00-22:00

Welcome Pickups

private transfer · Best for: Pre-booked + meet-greet
Cost
BHD 15-25
Time
15-25 min
Frequency
On-demand

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Bahrain International Airport from Bahrain?
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is 8 km from Bahrain city centre.
What is the cheapest way from BAH to Bahrain?
Public bus 21 (BHD 0.4-1)
What is the fastest way from BAH to Bahrain?
Careem — 15 min off-peak