Getting to Bahrain
Planning a visit to Bahrain is a fairly simple and hassle-free process. All the information is readily available on our eVisa platform where you can easily find out the kind of visa you require and your eligibility.
Travel by Air
Bahrain offers ease of travel with direct flights to over 70 destinations worldwide. The state-of-the-art Bahrain International Airport, equipped with the latest technology, serves more than 35 commercial and cargo airlines.
Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, offers direct flights to over 60 cities and is continuously expanding its network. Most popular countries in Europe are just 7-8 hours away while Middle Eastern destinations like Dubai, Riyadh and Kuwait can be reached in an hour or less. Other popular destinations such as Cairo, Amman, Mumbai, and Delhi are 3 to 4 hours away. With Bahrain as your starting point, you can explore the Middle East and beyond with ease.
Travel by Land
Land travel is increasingly becoming popular in the GCC, and the King Fahd Causeway which connects Bahrain to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, enables visitors from the neighbouring Gulf countries to enter Bahrain by car.
Travel by Sea
The state-of-the-art cruise terminal at the Khalifa Bin Salman Port, equipped to accommodate the world’s largest and most advanced cruise ships, regularly welcomes global cruise liners to the island.
Healthcare Tips
Bahrain boasts a network of hospitals, medical centers, and clinics with multilingual staff ready to assist visitors and tourists in need of medical care. The Emergency Medical Services are highly responsive to all emergency calls. Simply dial the toll-free number 999 from any phone to request ambulance services.
Public Holidays
Discover the magic of Bahrain as the island comes alive with immersive events and colourful festivities during public holidays.
1 Jan - Thursday
New Year18 Feb - Wednesday
Ramadan Start (Tentative Date)20 Mar - Friday
Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)21 Mar - Saturday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)22 Mar - Sunday
Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date)1 May - Friday
Labor Day26 May - Tuesday
Arafat Day (Tentative Date)27 May - Wednesday
Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)28 May - Thursday
Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)29 May - Friday
Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date)17 Jun - Wednesday
Muharram (Tentative Date)26 Jun - Friday
Ashoora (Tentative Date)27 Jun - Saturday
Ashoora Holiday (Tentative Date)26 Aug - Wednesday
The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date)16 Dec - Wednesday
National Day17 Dec - Thursday
National Day (Second day)Before You Travel
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