Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Manama Bus Terminal (Central Manama), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Bahrain Bus A1 usually runs every 20-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

BAHBahrainTPL: city-transfer-guide

Bahrain International Airport

Manama, Bahrain

Drop-off

Manama Bus Terminal (Central Manama)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Bahrain Bus A1

bus · 20-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Bahrain Bus A1
Headway: 20-30
Backup: Bahrain Bus A2 · 30m

Note

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.

Arrivals decoded

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Bahrain Bus A2
Mode: bus
Freq: 30m
Note: 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.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Bahrain Bus A1
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-30m
Note: 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.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Manama Bus Terminal (Central Manama), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Bahrain Bus A1 usually runs every 20-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.