London Heathrow to Bahrain Flights
Passengers travelling aboard flights from London Heathrow to Bahrain will have plenty of opportunity to stock up on last minute travel essentials at the airport, which lies around 15 kilometres from central London. This busy air transport thoroughfare boasts shops selling everything from sun cream and insect repellent to electrical goods and the latest fashions. Passengers taking flights to Bahrain in order to visit friends or family might want to pay a visit to the airport’s own branch of Harrod’s ? the luxury goods on offer at the legendary department store make ideal presents. With the shopping taken care of, passengers can relax with a full meal, snack or drink at one of the airport’s many restaurants, bars and coffee shops. It can pay to shop around for the best deals on flights from Heathrow to Bahrain ? Emirates, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and Qatar Airways all offer several flights weekly.
Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain International Airport is located on the small island of Mulharraq, which lies at the northern tip of Bahrain. Ongoing refurbishment work is underway to deliver a new shopping complex and car park next to the main terminal, as well as a resurfaced runway, new perimiter fence, up-to-the-minute security systems and further parking bays for the aircraft. The airport was the first airport in the Gulf to receive international flights ? the first commercial airline landed in 1932, and was a 24-seater plane that had taken several days to arrive from London travelling at 100 miles per hour. Today, it is a modern, compact, single-terminal airport serving as principle point of entry for many passengers travelling to the Gulf. There are good eating, drinking and shopping facilties, and the duty free shopping centre is excellent. Further facilities at the airport include banks, ATMs, a post office and a prayer room. Facilties for disabled travellers are good.
Car parking facilities in and around Bahrain International Airport
Drivers can make use of both short-stay and long-stay car parking spaces in front of the terminal at Bahrain International Airport. Passengers travelling on flights from London to Bahrain should make sure they have some local currency to hand ? payment for car parking is made at 24-hour cashier points and no credit cards are accepted. A free shuttle service is on hand to transfer travellers between the terminal and the long-stay car parks.
Airport distance from Manama City Centre
Bahrain International Airport lies just 10 minutes drive from the centre of the city of Manama. Car hire, taxis and hotel transfer are available at the airport.
Transport links to Manama
It is not recommended that foreign visitors to Bahrain should try and make use of buses in and around the city. Taxis are available in front of the airport terminal, but beware of overcharging. Foreign visitors can avoid paying inflated prices by calling for a metered taxi service, whilst many hotels in the city centre offer a free coach transfer service to their guests.
Conference and other business facilities at Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain receives large numbers of international business travellers each year, and the international airport is well equipped to meet their needs. Close to the departure lounge is a business centre with conference rooms, computers with internet access, and excellent technical facilties. Catering can be provided on advance request. Bahrain International Aiport also offers other faciltities such as limousine pick up and bouquet delivery, for those wanting to make an impression on their business guests