Cheap flights from Manila (MNL) to Bahrain (BAH)

Manila to Bahrain is a long-haul Gulf route served by a single nonstop operator, which makes it a simpler route to plan than most of Traveloka's Southeast Asia-to-Gulf listings, where connections through Doha, Dubai or Abu Dhabi are usually the norm.

Flight prices on this route

Fares start from on Traveloka for a round trip. Because only one airline flies nonstop, prices on this specific pair don't move around from head-to-head competition the way a multi-airline route does — the bigger price lever here is how far ahead of departure you book, not which carrier you pick.

Yearly price patterns

Demand builds around Ramadan and the northern-hemisphere summer, when overseas Filipino workers based in Bahrain travel home and back. Booking outside those windows, and avoiding the days immediately before and after, is the more reliable way to find a lower fare on this route than chasing a particular season.

Daily schedule and demand

The nonstop service runs once daily with an early-afternoon departure from Manila, landing in Bahrain in the early evening local time. With only one flight a day, the departure time is fixed rather than a choice — plan connections and airport arrival around that single slot.

Airlines on the route

Gulf Air operates the nonstop service, with Philippine Airlines selling seats on the same flight under a codeshare arrangement. Checked baggage and a meal are included in the base fare on both bookings, since it's the same Gulf Air aircraft and crew either way.

Direct flights and duration

The nonstop flight takes around 9 hours 30 minutes. Travellers happy to add a stop can also reach the Gulf region more cheaply via Doha's Hamad International Airport, roughly 150km from central Bahrain by road, but that trades a lower fare for a longer total journey and a land transfer at the far end.

Origin and destination airports

Flights depart Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila and land at Bahrain International Airport (BAH) on Muharraq Island, a short causeway crossing from central Manama with taxis and ride-hail readily available outside arrivals.

Cabin class

Gulf Air offers both Economy and Business on this route, with Business including lie-flat-style seating on the wide-body aircraft typically used for the Manila service — there's no Premium Economy or First cabin on this particular flight.

Travel tips

Australian passport holders can obtain a Bahrain visa on arrival or apply for an eVisa in advance for a short tourist stay; carry a return ticket and proof of accommodation when you land. Bahrain runs on the Bahraini dinar and sits several hours behind Manila, so factor the time change into any onward connection.

Alternative routes

For other long-haul options out of Manila, Traveloka also lists Manila to Dubai, a similarly Gulf-bound route with considerably more carrier choice. See Traveloka's Bahrain flights page for more on the wider market.

Why book with Traveloka

Set a Price Alert on this route so you're notified if the single daily fare drops, and use Easy Reschedule if your travel dates shift. Traveloka AU accepts local card and bank transfer payment, so there's no need for a foreign-currency card at checkout.