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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.

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.

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

• Gulf Air
• SAUDIA
• flynas

Flights from Riyadh to Manama usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) 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
• flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $167 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $208 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $22–$100 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 A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Riyadh to Manama most commonly pass through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 18% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Riyadh to Manama route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $176 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $237, a difference of $61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Manama are Gulf Convention Centre 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 Riyadh to Manama:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:09 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 12:44 am.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

A nonstop 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.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Manama are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $232, which is 81% above the typical average for this route.

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: 96% on time
• Gulf Air: 95% on time
• flynas: 89% on time

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 07m, compared with 10h 25m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Manama Bahrain Intl Airport (BAH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Sixt
• Dryyve
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Manama range from $178 to $264, with an average of $207 over the past 12 months. Anything below $178 counts as a good deal.