Bahrain International Airport is about 33 minutes by car from Majestic Hotel, a hotel in Manama. For the trip from Bahrain International Airport to Majestic Hotel, you can choose an airport taxi, a pre-booked app car, a rental car or a public bus connection.
- Taxi: Available at the Arrivals-level taxi queue.
- App-based car: Careem and Uber use a designated Arrivals meeting point.
- Bus: Airport buses depart near Exit 4; routes A1 and A2 connect with Manama Bus Terminal.
- Planning: Check current transport details before setting out, especially if you plan to use the bus.
Where the hotel is in relation to the airport
Majestic Hotel is in Manama, and the airport-to-hotel drive takes about 33 minutes. The airport is also about 137 minutes on foot from the hotel, so a car or bus is the more practical choice for most arrivals.
That drive time is a guide rather than a guarantee for your arrival. Choose a transfer option based on your arrival time and how you want to continue into Manama.
Taxi and car options
Airport taxis, pre-booked app cars and rental cars all have pickup or collection points at the terminal. Bahrain International Airport says Bahrain Taxi and Arabian Taxi serve the airport around the clock.
Airport taxi
After Baggage Reclaim, follow the signs to the taxi queue at the inner curb on the Arrivals level. Airport taxis use meters. The airport states an initial charge of BHD 2, plus a BHD 2 pickup service charge; check the airport’s official information before travel, as charges may change.
Pre-booked app car
You can pre-book a Careem or Uber car. Their dedicated meeting point is at the Arrivals curbside next to Gate 1. The airport also says arriving passengers can find Bahraini taxis in Car Park B and app-based taxis outside Gate 1.
Rental car
Rental-car providers are in the public Arrivals area on the terminal ground floor, opposite Gates 1 and 2. The airport lists providers including Budget and Enterprise with 24/7 working hours; confirm availability and current arrangements with the provider before you travel.
Public transport and connections
Airport buses leave from the Arrivals level near Exit 4, at zone 4A on the road closest to the terminal. Routes serving the airport include A1, A2, 10 and 11, with A1 and A2 connecting to Manama Bus Terminal.
The airport describes A2 as the fastest route from the airport to Manama; it continues through City Centre and Seef. A1 runs to Isa Town Bus Terminal via Muharraq Bus Terminal, Manama Bus Terminal, American Mission Hospital, Salmaniya and Khamis.
Routes 10 and 11 circle through several areas, including Arad, Hidd, Mina Salman, Kuwait Avenue, Manama Bus Terminal and Muharraq Bus Terminal. Route 10 runs clockwise; route 11 follows the circular route anticlockwise.
You can buy a single bus trip from the driver for BHD 0.300. A GO Card costs BHD 0.500, with trips charged at BHD 0.275 and a maximum daily charge of BHD 0.700.
The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications directs passengers to the Bahrain Bus app, its website, stop displays and QR codes for route planning and current arrival information. For more on getting around after arrival, read the guide to Manama transport options.
Allowing time for the journey
Regular bus services operate daily from 05:00 to 23:00, and some routes run until midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The airport describes public bus connections as available 24/7, while the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications gives the regular network hours above. Check the current schedule for your route before relying on a late connection.
The airport’s bus route details can help you identify a connection, while the ministry’s planning tools provide current arrival information. If you choose a taxi or app car, follow the terminal’s signs to the relevant pickup point rather than assuming all services meet in the same place.
Arrival details to confirm
Before you go, check the official site for current airport transport information. For buses, use the Bahrain Bus app or the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications’ other route-planning channels to confirm the route and arrival details.
For taxis and app cars, note the designated pickup location before leaving Arrivals. If you plan to rent a car, confirm collection arrangements and availability directly with your rental provider.
FAQs
Where do airport taxis pick up passengers?
The taxi queue is at the inner curb on the Arrivals level. Follow the signs after leaving Baggage Reclaim.
Which airport bus goes to Manama?
A1 and A2 connect the airport with Manama Bus Terminal. A2 is described by the airport as the fastest route to Manama.
Can you take a bus late at night?
Some routes run later than the regular daily service hours, but schedules vary. Check current route information before planning a late bus connection.
Where is the app-car pickup point?
Careem and Uber use the Arrivals curbside next to Gate 1 as their dedicated meeting point.