Bahrain International Airport

Airport Information for Bahrain

Transit Information	Issuance of Visa	Warning:	Minimum Connecting Time
TWOV (Transit Without Visa)  Passengers who have a transit time of less than eight hours and with a valid visa can apply for a transit without visa.	Except for Indian nationals, passengers can get a transit visa for a maximum stay of 24 hours only.    Passengers can obtain a 24-hour transit visa on arrival. Such passengers should not have a valid visa issued by Saudi Arabia, which permits entry by land. (Provided the continuing journey is by land using Causeway to Saudi Arabia Fee of BHD 2.	Passengers holding a Saudi Arabian visa endorsed as ‘By Air’ must enter Saudi Arabia by air.  Usage of land transportation is not permitted. This includes ticketed travel between Bahrain and Dammam. Passengers can take the bus or car through the causeway.  Transit and transfer passengers travelling through Bahrain must scan through inbound security control on level 2.8. Passengers without onward boarding cards should proceed to transfer desks for check-in. Passengers holding boarding cards must proceed to the departure lounge at level 6.0	1 hour

 

Customs Allowance

Import	Arms and ammunition	Additional Information
The following items can be imported by a passenger over 18 years of age.  Cigarettes: up to 400  Cigars: 50  Tobacco: 250 grams Perfume: 8 oz  Alcohol: 1-litre bottle Beer: 6 cans Gifts: up to maximum BHD 250 (approximately USD 600), on items not subject to customs duty.	An import permit is a must for arms and ammunition. The transportation of arms, ammunition and all classes of explosives requires prior permission from the Ministry of the Interior and Civil Aviation Affairs of Bahrain.	Luggage and gifts must be for personal use and cannot be used for commercial purposes. Frequent travellers and air crew regularly operating on flights into Bahrain are not permitted to import goods on a regular basis. Import of the following items are prohibited in Bahrain: All types of narcotic drugs  Indian paan and derivatives. Used and reconditioned tyres. Cultured pearls. Advertisement material for cigarettes. Radio/remote controlled model aircraft. Children's toy guns capable of firing projectiles. Goods of Israeli origin or goods with Israeli trademarks or logos. Printed publications, photographs, pictures, books, magazines sculptures and mannequins, which contradict Islamic teachings, decency, or which may be considered immoral. Seditious or treasonable material. Asbestos or items containing asbestos. Raw ivory, ivory articles, and rhinoceros’ horn. Live swine Detailed information on these and the list of prohibited items can be found at www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh, where Information can also be found on restricted items that require a permit of No Objection Certificate (NOC).

 

Check-in
Check-in counters open three hours before departure and close an hour before.  Passengers travelling in first, business and status class can check-in from the exclusive premium check-in facilities. The check-in counters are at the far eastern end of departure. Passengers flying economy can check-in at the main check-in hall.

 

 Airport Lounge 

The airport has three distinct lounges for passengers with these facilities: 

Gulf Air Business and First-Class lounge	Marhaba Lounge	Dilmun Lounge
Dining room Childcare  Family section Business centre Quiet room Shower facility Prayer room	Business centre Food court Smoking area	Buffet with a selection of food and beverages Open bar Family room with toys and games for children Baby changing stations TV news channels Special services for disabled passengers Accessible toilets Wardrobes Washrooms Showers  Towels and toiletries Sleeper seats Wireless internet connection Two business / IT centres Fax machine Flight Information Monitor