Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
Manama's timezone is UTC+3, making Manama seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your IAD to BAH flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bahrain International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and BAH:
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
$705 is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,139. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from IAD to BAH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bahrain International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAD to BAH.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bahrain International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BAH if you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Bahrain International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Bahrain International Airport rental car and explore Manama and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Sixt and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bahrain International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Manama. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bahrain International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Manama based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Manama is August, with the temperature ranging between 32ºC (90ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bahrain International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to BAH in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Bahrain
You've done Manama, now it's time to explore more of Bahrain. Journey around 13 kilometres south to Ar Rifā‘ to tick off its top attractions. From Khalifa AlKubra Garden to Noon Garden and Riffa minicipality, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another side of Bahrain, head for Dār Kulayb, roughly 21 kilometres south-west of Manama. مسجد دوار 22, Masjid Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib and Bu mahmood Garden حديقة واستراحة ابو محمود are key highlights.