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Official NameThe Kingdom of Bahrain
Population1.42 million
CapitalManama
Country CodeBH
LanguageModern Standard Arabic
Country Code (international calls)973

The flight time to Bahrain is approximately ---- hours. Check the climate, currency, religion, manners, other information of Bahrain below. Wishing you pleasant travels to Bahrain.


Bahrain is a small island situated between the northeastern coast of Saudi Arabia and the Qatar Peninsula. The island sits in the Persian Gulf but has a causeway connecting Bahrain to Saudi Arabia.

Visa and Immigration Procedures to Bahrain

All passengers are required to have a passport valid for at least 6 months, a visa and a return ticket. Citizens of EU nations, U.S., Canada, UK, and Australia can get a visa on arrival or apply for an E-Visa in advance. For more information on visa procedures, it is best to check with your local embassy before booking your ticket.

Things/Items Allowed into Bahrain

Passengers older than 18 years old can freely import 400 individual cigarettes, 50 cigars and 250 grams of tobacco, in opened packets, if packaging contains a pictorial health warning, 8 oz of perfume, 1 liter bottle of alcoholic liquor and 6 cans of beer, gifts up to a maximum of BHD 250.

Things/Items Forbidden out of Bahrain

• Weapons, Explosives, and Ammunition • Illegal Drugs • Goods of Israeli origin • Raw Ivory • Any object contradicting Islam • Pornographic Material

Things/Items Forbidden into Bahrain

• Weapons, Explosives, and Ammunition • Illegal Drugs • Goods of Israeli origin • Raw Ivory • Any object contradicting Islam • Pornographic Material • Toy guns that can fire a projectile • Indian Paan • Used and Reconditioned Tires • Cultured Pearls • Radio/remote controlled model aircraft • Seditious • Asbestos • Live Swine

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Bahrain - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights toBahrain International Airport• Hong Kong International Airport • Frankfurt Airport • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol • Dubai International Airport • Charles de Gaulles Airport • Suvarnabhumi Airport • Indira Ghandi International Airport

Flight Routes to Bahrain

Bahrain International Airport is the main airport in Bahrain. Direct flights from Hong Kong, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Dubai, Paris, Bangkok, and Delhi are offered by Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates, Gulf Air and Air India. It is also possible to drive there as there is a bridge connecting Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.