How to get fromIstanbul to Bahrainby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Bahrain by plane or bus

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Fly Istanbul to Bahrain International Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)plane IST - BAH
6h 52m
$142–362
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bahrain International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)plane SAW - BAH
7h 2m
$92–392
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to King Fahd International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)plane SAW - DMM
2. Take the bus from Dammam Airport to Jeblat Habshibus
8h 39m
Fly Istanbul to King Fahd International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)plane IST - DMM
2. Take the bus from Dammam Airport to Jeblat Habshibus
8h 34m

Istanbul (IST) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) flights

44Weekly Planes

6hAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,649.8 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bahrain?

Gulf Air Bahrain, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH) every 4 hours.

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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)

8.3Very Good

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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