Private jets at Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain International Airport information for anyone flying into or out of Bahrain by private jet: the private terminal, the business jet apron, opening hours and the arrival process. Enter your route and get free quotes from licensed charter companies.
- BAH / OBBIAirport code
- ~6 kmto Manama, in a straight line
- 24 hoursOpen, customs included
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Bahrain International Airport facts
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is on Muharraq Island; according to official publications, it is about 6 km from Manama in a straight line. The main runway in use is 3,964 m. Customs, passport control and ground services are open 24 hours. The airport’s separate Awal Private Terminal serves business aviation and private aircraft passengers. Business jets also have a separate apron, and private aircraft are asked to carry a tow bar suited to their type.
Compiled from the airport’s official publications; last checked October 2026. The company flying you confirms the conditions on the day.
Arriving in Bahrain by private jet
- Landing and parkingThe aircraft lands on the 3,964 m main runway. The apron set aside for business jets has parking stands E1 to E4.
- Private terminalThe airport’s separate Awal Private Terminal serves business aviation and VIP passengers. Customs and passport checks run 24 hours; ground services and fuel are also available at all hours of the day.
- Getting into the cityThe airport is on Muharraq Island. Manama is about 6 km away in a straight line.
Good to know
- Private aircraft carry a tow barPrivate and business aircraft landing in Bahrain are asked to carry a tow bar suited to their type. The company flying you takes care of this.
- The second runway is not in use at presentAccording to official publications, the airport’s second runway of 2,530 m is not in use at present. Landings and departures use the 3,964 m main runway.
Questions about Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain International Airport (BAH). The airport is on Muharraq Island, about 6 km from Manama in a straight line.
Yes. Customs, passport control, ground services and fuel are available 24 hours.
Yes. The Awal Private Terminal is the airport’s separate terminal for business aviation and private aircraft passengers. Business jets park on a separate apron with stands E1 to E4.