Travelling from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Madrid is two hours behind Manama and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your BAH to MAD flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bahrain International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BAH and MAD:
Queen Alia International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
At the moment, RM505 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,107. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BAH to MAD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BAH to MAD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bahrain International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
85.53% of flights departing from Bahrain International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from BAH.
To reach Bahrain International Airport from central Manama, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BAH? If you're catching an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Book a hotel near MAD if you're on a late Bahrain International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Madrid. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BAH to MAD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Spain you should also see. About 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Start your sightseeing at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.