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Airlines
10×
Per week
₱49.5k
From (live)
via EY
9.5h
Nonstop
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BAH · Middle East
- Country
- Bahrain
- Capital
- Manama
- Currency
- BHD
- Visa for PH
- eVisa available online
- OFW relevance
- High — major OFW corridor
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Gulf Air
GF
- Frequency
- 10× / week
- Baggage
- 30kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Philippine Airlines
PR
- Frequency
- 10× / week
- Baggage
- 23kg +10
- OFW program
- ✓
Manila to Bahrain Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Fares | 2026
Manila to Bahrain Flights — 2026
Manila (MNL) to Manama (BAH) is a smaller but reliable Gulf OFW corridor, flown nonstop by Gulf Air and Philippine Airlines with about 10 weekly departures and a 9.5-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares sit at PHP 31,000-45,000. Bahrain offers an e-visa para sa tourist visits, while OFWs travel under work visas tied to employer sponsorship.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~9.5 hours nonstop, MNL to BAH.
- Carriers nonstop: Gulf Air (GF) and Philippine Airlines (PR).
- Frequency: ~10 weekly departures combined.
- OFW corridor: Yes — finance, healthcare, hospitality, oil services.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are February-March and September to early November, with fares dipping to PHP 31,000-37,000. Avoid the Dec 15-Jan 5 window and the two weeks around Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, kasi tighter ang loads. Hajj season in June can pressure connecting itineraries. Book 8-12 weeks out po for tipid; same-week within 10 days is mahal. Gulf Air’s Manama hub also serves as a useful connecting point papunta sa DMM, RUH, JED, KWI — kapag walang nonstop sa target city.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Philippine Airlines (PR) | Gulf Air (GF) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 32,000-47,000 | PHP 33,000-48,000 |
| Base baggage | 23 kg | 30 kg |
| OFW uplift | +10 kg (Bayani) = 33 kg | +10 kg promo = 40 kg |
| Frequency ex-MNL | ~3 weekly | ~7 weekly |
| OFW friendliness | High — Tagalog crew | Medium — Filipino baggage promo |
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-early Nov): PHP 31,000-37,000 (BHD 220-260 / USD 555-660).
- Mid (May-Jul, late Nov): PHP 38,000-52,000 (BHD 270-370 / USD 680-925).
- Peak (Eid, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 58,000-78,000 (BHD 410-555 / USD 1,035-1,395).
OFW-specific notes
Kabayan, BAH is a smaller corridor pero stable — Bahraini banks, hospitality, and US naval base contractors are common employers. Gulf Air’s seasonal 40 kg OFW baggage promo is generous; PAL Bayani gives 33 kg with Tagalog crew. Always carry OEC, contract, and POLO clearance — required pa rin sa NAIA. Paano kung tourist visit lang? E-visa is straightforward; show return ticket and accommodation. Connect via BAH papunta sa DMM (45 min) or RUH (1.5h) kapag walang nonstop sa schedule.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Manila to Bahrain? Roughly PHP 31,000-45,000 (BHD 220-320 / USD 555-805) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak hits PHP 58,000-78,000.
Pwede ba e-visa ang Bahrain? Oo po — e-visa available for Pinoy tourists. OFWs use work visa.
Anong airline ang pinaka-sulit? Gulf Air gives 40kg OFW promo (seasonal); PAL Bayani 33kg with Tagalog crew.
Connect via Bahrain papunta sa ibang Gulf? Oo po — GF connects to DMM/RUH/JED/KWI/DOH; useful kapag walang nonstop.
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Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.