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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $746. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Manama.$665 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Bahrain on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.

Manama.$733 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Bahrain on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $733, select.

Manama.$746 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Bahrain on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $746, select.

Manama.$756 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Bahrain on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $756, select.

Manama.$768 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Kuwait Airways and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Bahrain on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $768, select.

Manama.$769 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Bahrain on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $769, select.

Manama.$777 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Bahrain on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $777, select.

Manama.$820 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Kuwait Airways and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Bahrain on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $820, select.

Manama.$822 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Bahrain on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $822, select.

Manama.$872 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Royal Jordanian.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Jordanian, departs from Bahrain on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $872, select.

Manama.$947 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Bahrain on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $947, select.

Manama.$992 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $992, select.

Manama.$1,007 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Bahrain on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,007, select.

Manama.$1,015 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jun, returning Fri, 25 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 22 Jun, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Fri, 25 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,015, select.

Manama.$1,021 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 1 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,021, select.

Manama.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Bahrain.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Bahrain on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.

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Istanbul to Bahrain: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Manama: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$665
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	64

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Bahrain: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Bahrain?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Bahrain is $665. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Bahrain?

4 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Bahrain.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Bahrain?

Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from Istanbul to Bahrain.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Bahrain?

As of July 2026, there are 76 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Bahrain.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Bahrain?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Bahrain is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport on Sunday, 13 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Bahrain?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bahrain but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Manama?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Manama is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain with?

Currently, Kuwait Airways and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Bahrain.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bahrain Airport (BAH): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Istanbul and Manama share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Choose from 22 weekly Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Gulf Air is the earliest you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your IST to BAH flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Gulf Air is your ticket to exploring Manama (and maybe even some other great parts of Bahrain!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Gulf Air.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and BAH:
- Dubai Airport
- Zayed International Airport
- Kuwait Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Bahrain Airport (BAH)

Right now, $321 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $665. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IST to BAH, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IST to BAH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

To get to Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Bahrain Airport (BAH)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bahrain Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Manama and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Bahrain Airport about one week before your trip.

Getting from Bahrain Airport (BAH) to central Manama

Bahrain Airport to central Manama has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Bahrain Airport (BAH)

It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Manama. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Bahrain Airport for August if you'd like to go to Manama during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 32ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to BAH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.

Explore more of Bahrain

You've seen Manama, now it's time to discover other corners of Bahrain. Journey about 13 kilometres south to Ar Rifā‘ to check off its leading sights. From Sheikh Salman Bin Ahmed Al Fateh Fort to AlBayan Mosque and Museum Majalis, there's plenty to keep you on the go.