Bahrain International Airport Review | Manama, Bahrain

By AB

April 2, 2021

Thinking of traveling to Bahrain soon? Check out the design of the brand new Bahrain International Airport!

Review of Bahrain International Airport – Details

Address: Muharraq, Manama, Bahrain (Google pin)
Tel: +973 8000 7777
Website: Bahrain International Airport

For a full video walk through of Bahrain International Airport departure terminal, please see the video below:

The new Bahrain International Airport unveiled in 2021 is thoughtfully designed with modern touch and local flair. The entire arrival process is seamless with easy guidance and flow to the immigration, PCR arrival test and baggage claim. Likewise the process for departure is smooth and seamless with a dedicated wing for first and business class.
This new terminal cost over $1 billion dollars to construct and grows the overall airport square footage by 4 times in size.
The airport hosts a multitude of food and beverage outlets from healthy to fast food as well as cafes such as Illy and the only Al Baik chicken outlet outside of Saudi Arabia.
The views from the departure terminal give aviation geeks an amazing view of all planes taking off and landing as well as the planes connected to the terminals through the large floor to ceiling (and its a high ceiling) windows along the airside strip.

Lounge Key, Priority pass or other lounge passes are not yet set up to work with the two lounges at the departure gate, Pearl Lounge and Falcon Lounge. These are currently set up only to accept ticketed business class passengers on affiliated airlines. This information is valid as of March 2021, one month after the new Bahrain International Airport officially opened.

If you are traveling first or business class there is a dedicated terminal for you on the left side of the departure gate. The setting is more lounge and 5 star hotel layout with a dedicated passport control and private dedicated security check point similar to a fast pass.
If you are landing into Bahrain International Airport make sure you download the BeAware (link for iOS) application ahead of time to save time, as it will be mandatory as of 2020 and 2021 when you are landing. The application serves as your tracking device which will monitor if you came in contact with anyone with Covid-19. You will need to use the BeAware app to pay for your PCR tests on arrival and you can also use it to view your test results and book exit test appointments.