Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

BAHBahrainTPL: night-owl-plan

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.

Late arrivals

Manama: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likemanama airport busandbah to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Airport Official Taxi
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: 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.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.