Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bahrain Island from £470

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bahrain Island from £470

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2 stops
Mon, Aug 10
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£470
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1 stop
Fri, Aug 7
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£474
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£514
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 10
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£536
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 10
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£536
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£571
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1 stop
Fri, Aug 7 – Mon, Aug 10
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£1,222
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 10 – Sun, Aug 16
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£1,262
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1 stop
Fri, Aug 7 – Thu, Aug 13
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£1,280
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 10 – Thu, Aug 13
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£1,308
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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7 – Mon, Aug 10
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£1,330
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Mon, Aug 10 – Fri, Aug 14
Des Moines DSMManama BAH
£1,350
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How much do flights to Bahrain Island cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£470

Cheapest round-trip

£1,222

Average round-trip

£1,400

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Gulf Air Bahrain

Getting from Bahrain Island's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus.

Bahrain Island is served by Bahrain International Airport (BAH), located approximately 7 km northeast of Manama city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to the capital, though traffic conditions during peak hours can affect travel duration.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

BHD 5–8 (~USD 13–21); metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-30 min

BHD 3–6 (~USD 8–16); varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-50 min

BHD 0.200–0.300 (~USD 0.50–0.80)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

BHD 15–30 (~USD 40–80); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

15-25 min

BHD 10–25 (~USD 27–66) per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in BHD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxis at the airport use meters; agree on fare or ensure meter is running before departure.
  • Public buses may have limited luggage space and operate reduced schedules on Fridays.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local SIM or data connection for booking.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Bahrain Island

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Bahrain International
Average flights per week
366
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Muharraq

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Manama

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Gulf Air BahrainGFAGFNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Manama

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C17°C
February20°C17°C
March23°C19°C
April27°C23°C
May31°C28°C
June34°C31°C
July36°C32°C
August36°C33°C
September35°C31°C
October31°C28°C
November27°C24°C
December22°C19°C
Hottest Month
36°C
August
Coldest month
17°C
January
Sunny days
361
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
19 Jul
36°C33°C
26 Jul
36°C32°C
Monday
20 Jul
34°C33°C
27 Jul
34°C32°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
35°C33°C
28 Jul
35°C32°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
36°C34°C
29 Jul
34°C32°C
Thursday
23 Jul
36°C33°C
30 Jul
35°C33°C
Friday
24 Jul
35°C34°C
31 Jul
35°C32°C
Saturday
25 Jul
35°C34°C
1 Aug
36°C32°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Gulf Air Bahrain, Allegiant Air, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Emirates. Des Moines and Manama have 366 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Manama?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manama and London, Manchester, Riyadh, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Kuwait City, Dubai, Jeddah, Birmingham, Cairo, Muscat, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Tabuk, Lahore, Medina, Bengaluru, Prague, Bangkok, Amsterdam.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Mason City Municipal, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Manama?
The main airport in Manama is Bahrain International. It is also served by King Fahd International, Bahrain International, Al-Ahsa International.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Manama?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Manama with Gulf Air Bahrain, Allegiant Air, Etihad Airways, Frontier Airlines, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Manama?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Manama, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Manama?
Traveling between Des Moines and Manama, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Mason City Municipal, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Manama?
There are a number of airports in and around Manama. The main one is Bahrain International and other nearby airports include King Fahd International, Bahrain International, Al-Ahsa International.
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