Bahrain International Airport, located on Muharraq Island, adjacent to the capital Manama, is the oldest international airport in the Persian Gulf. The airport, managed by Bahrain Airport Company, serves as the hub of the national airline, Gulf Air.
Established in 1927, the port gained a new terminal building as part of the modernization works carried out in 2021. With the new passenger terminal of 210.000 m², the port has reached a capacity of carrying 14 million passengers per year.
Bahrain Airport, which is a frequent destination for passengers who charter private jets for vacation and business purposes, is one of the ports that visitors find the most comfortable with its renovated modern terminal building.
Bahrain private jet charter prices
Although Bahrain air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Bahrain are as follows.
| Light Jet | 26.700 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 31.650 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 39.700 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Bahrain International Airport
The origins of Bahrain’s international airport can be traced back to 1927, when a charter flight landed in Bahrain. During the World War II, the airport was designated as Station #13 by the United States Army Air Forces Air Transport Command Central African Wing. The port functioned as a stopover and refueling place during the war. After the World War II, the port was used as a military port until Bahrain’s independence in 1971.
In 1971, airport expansion works were carried out and new passenger facilities were established, including a large area that could accommodate four 747 aircraft. In the 1980s and 1990s, several major airlines made the airport a destination. In 1994, a 100 million USD terminal was opened, increasing the airport’s maximum capacity to 10 million passengers per year.
In 2008, the airport was given to the management of the newly created Bahrain Airport Company under the roof of Gulf Air Holding Company, owned by Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, Mumtalakat. In 2009, Bahrain Airport won the Middle East Best Airport Award at Skytrax 2010 World Airport Awards.
The airport’s new 1,1 billion USD terminal opened on January 28, 2021, increasing the airport’s capacity to 14 million passengers per year.
Bahrain nightlife and travel guide
Bahrain is a highly developed country with different alternatives for places to visit. Tourists mostly prefer the capital city of Manama.
Bahrain National Museum, which was opened in 1998 and is the largest museum in the country, Qal’at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fortress), built in the 6th century AD and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, Bab Al Bahrain, one of the most important and busiest markets of Manama, Al Fateh Grand Mosque (Al Fateh Grand Mosque), one of the largest mosques in the world, and Khamis Mosque, which was built during the period of the Umayyad caliph II. Omar, are mong the prominent touristic locations in the country.
Although Bahrain is a sharia country, it has a very colorful nightlife. Digger’s, an Australian-themed Pub, the Gold Club attracting attention with its Russian dancer girls, Hard Rock Cafe, one of the famous Hard rock cafe branches, Wrangler’s, Manama’s best American-themed bar, and Brazil, one of the most popular spots visited by European tourists, are among the most popular places.
How to reach the city center from Bahrain Airport
There are many alternatives to reach the city center from Bahrain airport. Among these alternatives, buses are the most used. Line 1, Line 13 and Line 6 buses located outside Bahrain Airport can go to different points of the city from different routes.
Although not as regular as buses, minibuses departing from the port are also an alternative. However, minibuses are not preferred because of the large number of passengers and the uncertainty of departure and arrival times.
Although taxis have no stops outside the port, they can be seen waiting. Night and day tariffs are applied in taxis. The daytime tariff is used between 06.00-22.00 and the night tariff is used between 22:00 and 06:00 in the morning. However, it should not be forgotten that the taxis do not use a taximeter, especially when transporting tourists, and ask for an excessive fee. There is a chance to bargain before getting in the taxi.
Renting a private car is a preferred method as much as buses. There are offices of companies providing car rental services such as Budget, Sixt, Hertz and Europcar at the airport. Passengers who want to reach the city center with their private vehicle can reach the center in approximately 40 minutes by following the Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman main road.
