Bahrain Airport or Bahrain International Airport is an international airport located in Muharraq, an island on the northern tip of Bahrain, about 7 km (4.3 mi) northeast of the capital Manama. It is the primary hub for Gulf Air.
In the year 2009, an expansion program was announced to be launched in 2010 but eventually began in 2011. This expansion is planned to be completed over the following 5 years thus increasing the capacity of handling nearly 27 million passengers on annual basis along with two newly built terminals as a part of this expansion project.
Bahrain Airport has a wide range of luxurious hotels in the direct vicinity of the airport. You have plenty to choose from, as close as two kilometers away from where you land. Exploring and sightseeing in Bahrain is best done while staying in one of them so don’t miss a chance to visit. Taxi operators will also be available to take you sightseeing from the airport itself, and you can always check in with your own car and explore at your leisure.
Landing in and booking a stay near Bahrain Airport puts you in the perfect place to enjoy the attractions of Manama. If you are visiting Manama for the first time, you will definitely want to stay around and soak in the sights for a while. To start with, you can visit Adhari Park, Al Areen Wildlife Park or the Al Fateh and Al Khamis Mosques. Several interesting historic forts, temples and causeways make for an interesting view of the old Bahrain, while the towering and monumental skyline offers attractions and services to those who find delight in a more modern atmosphere.
Access to and from Bahrain Airport is handled by car, car hire or taxi. A short shuttle ride takes you from the long term parking area to the terminal itself, and the very wide selection of car hires are located in car hire parks directly opposite the terminals for fast access to both check-in and arrivals. Otherwise, taxi services offer transport to Muharraq, Manama, Saar, Riffa and Zallaq.
Bahrain Airport sports every imaginable service facility. Dining and lounging at the airport is provided by several establishments offering a wide variety of services. Retail options of just about any kind exist - catering to most of your every need. You shouldn’t be worried about not having a chance to grab a souvenir, and a souvenir from Bahrain might just be a luxurious one indeed. Currency exchange facilities are accounted for, and if in need of instant money dispensation the ATM machines will be there for those quick withdrawals. Bahrain Airport postal services provide public telecommunication if that turns out to be anyone’s need.
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