Al Manamah to London Flights

Bahrain International Airport

The capital city of Bahrain, Manama, or Al Manamah, is served by Bahrain International Airport, located on the island of Muharraq, about four miles northeast of Manama. The airport has been operating scheduled commercial flights since 1932, and today more than forty airlines, including Lufthansa, British Airways, and Gulf Air, fly into and out of it. You can use ebookers to locate great deals on fares out of Bahrain International Airport.

Parking at the Airport

Those who drive to the airport can use several convenient parking options. Premium parking close to the terminal is available at a cost of BHD 10 per day, while a short-term lot further from the terminal offers rates of just BHD 1 each day. A long-term parking lot is also available for just BHD 1 per day, and a complimentary shuttle bus is offered from the lot to the terminal.

Transportation to the Airport

Driving to the airport is quick and convenient, thanks to its close proximity to the city and its affordable parking options. Taxi service is also available, and you can expect to pay approximately BHD 6 for a trip from Manama. Plan to spend twenty to thirty minutes traveling to the airport, depending upon weather and road conditions. While a light rail line to the airport is planned, no public transit is currently available.

Airport Dining Options

While upgrades are currently underway at Bahrain International, travellers still have a number of dining and shopping options to explore while awaiting their flights. Grab a cup of coffee at Costa Coffee or Caribou Coffee, or sit down to a quick meal at Chili's. The Irish Lounge offers drinks and pub fare. Before you depart from Al Manamah, you can also shop in the duty-free complex for jewellery, electronics, clothing, and more.

Arriving in London

Flights to London may arrive at one of a number of major airports that are located around the city. For example, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted airports all have good connections to the city, as a result of the many domestic and international flights that land at these airports. London City and London Luton are also well connected.

Getting into the city

London is one of the most famous cities in the world, and there are plenty of historic sightseeing opportunities and renowned entertainment venues around the centre. These can be easily reached from each of the main airports, given the dedicated express rail services that operate from Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted.

Travellers arriving at London Heathrow, for instance, can reach the city centre in just 15 to 30 minutes on the express train to Paddington station, or in about an hour using a cheaper ticket on the London Underground, Piccadilly Line. London Gatwick lies 28 miles outside central London, but travellers can reach the city in around 30 minutes on the express train to Victoria station. London Stansted is 40 miles from the centre of London, but travellers can get to Liverpool Street station on the train in about 45 minutes.

Flights London: booking with ebookers.ie

Given the number of airports located within reach of central London, flights from Al Manamah to London can be made easily with ebookers.ie. For a quick and easy search for current deals on flights, check ebookers.ie. ebookers.ie also gives travellers the possibility to book hire cars and accommodation.