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

• Earliest: departs at 06:50 and lands at 08:09
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 00:39.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Riyadh to Manama takes 1h 19m, covering 261 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.

Return flights from Riyadh to Manama range from £139 to £216, with an average of £175 over the past 12 months. Anything below £139 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £151 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with £175 for direct.

SAUDIA is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Gulf Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riyadh to Manama flights are:

• SAUDIA: 97% on time
• Gulf Air: 96% on time
• flynas: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 95% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flynas and SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Manama flights, with 29% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 14%.

Manama Bahrain Intl Airport (BAH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Avis
• Dryyve
• Europcar
• Sixt

Flights from Riyadh to Manama usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to Manama route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Riyadh to Manama. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £142 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £186, a difference of £45.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Manama. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Gulf Air
• flynas
• SAUDIA

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 47m, compared to 8h 08m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 8h 59m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Bab el-Bahrain Souk is one of the most viewed places in Manama on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Manama flights:

• Gulf Air: offers free seat selection
• flynas: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

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

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
• flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

If you hold a US passport, you will be required to get an e-visa before visiting Bahrain. Visa applications can be done online and will take around 7 business days to process. To apply, you will need a valid passport, return ticket, and proof of accommodation. The visa will allow a 30-day stay in the country and is good for multiple entries.

If you are flying with Saudia, changes are not allowed with Economy Saver. With all other fare classes, you can make changes, but there may be an extra fee. For more flexibility, the Semi-Flex and Flex tickets offer free changes, as long as it’s more than 48 hours before the flight.

Whether or not you have to pay extra for luggage will depend on the airline and ticket type you choose. With the Economy Light fare on Gulf Air, you are allowed one carry-on of up to 12 lbs and a checked bag of up to 50 lbs. If you upgrade to Economy Smart, then you can add one more checked bag. Any additional bags will cost extra and should be purchased online up until 25 hours before your departure. Prepaying for bags can save you about 30% off the airport rates. On Saudia, you will only have to pay extra for your checked bag if you are flying Economy Saver. All other fares include at least one checked bag of up to 50 lbs.

The public bus is an affordable and convenient option. There are several options, but bus line A1 is the quickest. It will take you to Bab Al Bahrain Station in the center of the city in about 20 minutes. Buses depart from the airport near zone 4A every 30 minutes, seven days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Outside of these hours, taxis are readily available and will cost around BD9.40 ($25) to reach the city center.