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Among airlines operating Manchester to Manama flights:

• Gulf Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Gulf Air operates flights between Manchester and Manama.

Flights from Manchester to Manama usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Gulf Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Manama:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £415 return via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared with £692 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £74–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pakistan International Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Manchester to Manama most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 12% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Manchester to Manama route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £505 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £595, a difference of £90. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Manchester to Manama flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Manama are Bahrain Financial Harbour and Bab el-Bahrain Souk. These are among the most viewed places in Manama on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Manchester to Manama:

• Earliest: departs at 09:55 and lands at 16:52
• Latest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 17:07.

The flight takes about 6h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% below the route average of £556. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Manchester to Manama takes 6h 57m, covering 3,267 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Manchester to Manama are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £424, which is 41% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 20m, compared to 10h 28m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 32m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Manama is 2 hours ahead of Manchester (Arabian Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Manama Bahrain Intl Airport (BAH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Sixt
• Dryyve
• Europcar

Return flights from Manchester to Manama range from £477 to £704, with an average of £556 over the past 12 months. Anything below £477 counts as a good deal.