Travelling from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is two hours behind Manama and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your BAH to MAD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bahrain Airport to Madrid Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BAH and MAD include:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
$247 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bahrain Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Return flights start at $592. These fares may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from BAH to MAD, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Bahrain Airport to Madrid Airport.
Finding cheap flights from BAH to MAD is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bahrain Airport to Madrid Airport.
Handy information about Bahrain Airport (BAH)
Of all flights leaving Bahrain Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Bahrain Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Manama. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BAH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bahrain Airport to Madrid Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel near MAD if you're catching a late Bahrain Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Madrid Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Bahrain Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Bahrain Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BAH to MAD in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.