Bahrain International Airport to Manama

Bahrain Bus A1

Route A1 runs between Bahrain International Airport and Isa Town via Muharraq and Manama Bus Terminal, providing a direct link to central Manama. Buses depart from zone 4A outside Arrivals exit 4 and typically run every 20–30 minutes for most of the day; check Bahrain Bus for exact timings as frequencies vary by time and day.

Bahrain Bus A2

Route A2 operates between Bahrain Investment Gateway and University of Bahrain via Bahrain International Airport, Manama Bus Terminal, City Centre Bahrain and Seef. It is advertised as the fastest bus from the airport to Manama Bus Terminal, generally running about every 30 minutes; verify current times before travel.

Bahrain Bus 10

Route 10 is a circular service linking Bahrain International Airport with Arad, Hidd, Mina Salman and Manama Bus Terminal before returning to the airport. It offers an additional option to reach central Manama, though journey times can be longer due to the loop routing and lower frequencies off‑peak.

Bahrain Bus 11

Route 11 operates the opposite direction of Route 10 in an anti‑clockwise loop via Muharraq Bus Terminal, Manama Bus Terminal, Kuwait Avenue, Mina Salman, Hidd and Arad. It also connects the airport to Manama Bus Terminal, with typical headways around 30–60 minutes depending on time of day.

Airport Official Taxi

Metered taxis are available 24/7 outside the arrivals area at Bahrain International Airport and provide direct service to central Manama. They have no fixed schedule and are recommended late at night or when buses are infrequent; fares are regulated, but surcharges may apply at night or for luggage.