Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH): what you need to know
5 hours 6 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Manama is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
You can choose from 28 weekly flights from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport. The 04:10 departure with Gulf Air is the earliest flight out between MAA and BAH. Gulf Air operates the last service of the day at 22:00 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Gulf Air runs direct flights from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to see the sights in Manama — and maybe even more of Bahrain if your schedule allows.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and BAH:
Muscat International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Bahrain. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from MAA to BAH, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport is $256. The cheapest price for a return flight is $467. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from MAA to BAH, book your trip 9 months before the departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you from looking for flight tickets from MAA to BAH every day.
Take advantage of filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 47 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 49 minutes.
Want an easy way to start to your holiday? Stay near MAA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BAH instead:
Getting from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to central Manama
Bahrain International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Manama. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 17 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes around 47 minutes.
When to fly to Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Manama. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Chennai Airport to Bahrain International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Manama during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 32 ºC and 38 ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to BAH in January. Average temperatures are between 14 ºC and 21 ºC then.
More about Manama
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Manama right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from MAA to BAH:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Bahrain National Museum, Bab Al Bahrain Art Space and Bab Al-Bahrain are must-do's during your Manama adventure.
Complete your Manama trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Bahrain International Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Manama.