How to get fromIraq to Bahrainby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Iraq to Bahrain by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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Fly from Al Najaf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)plane NJF - BAH
1h 54m
$149–363
Drive 1,141.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Baghdad to Manamacar 1,141.3 km
11h 5m
$55–79
Train, drive, car ferry, bus via Kuwait City
1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
3. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry
4. Drive from Airport to Al Khafji Bordercar
5. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus
6. Take the bus from Dammam Airport to Jeblat Habshibus
30h 45m
Fly from Basra International Airport
1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)plane BSR - BAH
4h 26m
$321–737
Fly from Erbil International Airport
1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)plane EBL - BAH
5h 15m
$316–719
Fly from Sulaymaniyah
1. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)plane ISU - BAH
5h 52m
$327–1,144
Train, drive, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain
2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar
3. Take the car ferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry
4. Drive from Airport to Al Khafji Bordercar
5. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus
6. Take the bus from Dammam Airport to Jeblat Habshibus
31h 20m

Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) flights

8Weekly Planes

3h 7mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iraq to Bahrain.

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Distance: 887.2 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Iraq and Bahrain?

Gulf Air Bahrain and Kuwait Airways fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) once daily.

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Manama, Bahrain(opens in a new window)

Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 200,000 as of 2020. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population. After periods of Portuguese and Persian control and invasions from the ruling dynasties of Saudi Arabia and Oman, Bahrain established itself as an independent nation in 1971 following a period of British hegemony.

Things to do in Manama

Bahrain National Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Bahrain National Museum (Arabic: متحف البحرين الوطني, also referred to as National Museum of Bahrain) is the largest and one of the oldest public museums in Bahrain. It is constructed near the King Faisal Highway in Manama and opened in December 1988. The US$30 million museum complex covers 27,800 sq meters and consists of two buildings. The National Theatre of Bahrain lies next to the museum.

Qal'at al-Bahrain(Opens in a new window)

The Qal'at al-Bahrain (in Arabic: قلعة البحرين), also known as the Bahrain Fort or Fort of Bahrain and previously as the Portugal Fort (Qal'at al Portugal) is an archaeological site located in Bahrain, on the Arabian Peninsula. Archaeological excavations carried out since 1954 have unearthed antiquities from an artificial mound of 12 m height containing seven stratified layers, created by various occupants from 2300 BC up to the 18th century, including Kassites, Greeks, Portuguese and Persians. It was once the capital of the Dilmun civilization and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.

Sanabis(Opens in a new window)

Sanabis (Arabic: سنابس Sanābis) is a village located in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the suburbs of the capital city, Manama.

Bahrain Financial Harbour(Opens in a new window)

Bahrain Financial Harbour (commonly abbreviated as BFH) is a large-scale commercial development project, mainly completed in 2009, in Manama, the capital of Bahrain.

Places to stay in Manama

Wyndham Garden Manama(Opens in a new window)

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Fraser Suites Diplomatic Area Bahrain(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel Residence & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Mysk Al Fateh Bahrain(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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