Bahrain Airport

✅ Trip Verified | Bahrain's new airport has given me a satisfying experience as I found the place really simple, big enough, and neat. I must say that it seemed also like a plane-spotters paradise since they have these huge glass windows that gives an almost unobstructed view by gate area, and also a rooftop experience from The Terrace. In my point of view, the only downside is the limited Internet and when you have not enough money to spend for food. I'm also glad that the playroom at the bottom of their huge, central LED screen is free for everyone to enjoy and wheelchair accessible as well which is absolutely a big plus. Also, the airport didn't seem too crowded and I hope it stays that way.

✅ Trip Verified | The terminal offers an array of restaurants and shops, which gives passengers a well rounded experience. The security was smooth and quick with just only a few passengers waiting in line. The airport has a very white theme which makes the interior very bright. Staff at the airport are generally helpful and able to speak basic to intermediate level of English. I had troubles connecting to the WiFi network. I asked the airport staffs to help me out because they couldn't figure out the reason of not being able to connect the WiFi. All in all, Bahrain Airport is one of the nicest airports to travel in addition to Doha and Muscat Airports.

Not Verified | Really beautiful airport after the renovations. All major fast food places available apart from local cuisine. Wifi is free and fast regardless of duration of the connection which is a huge plus. Coffee shop was slightly expensive but the food and coffee were fine nonetheless. The announcements are a big plus since most airports in the region are switching to quite airports.

✅ Trip Verified | The Airport was quiet and everything went really smooth. The staff were professional and did not give me a hard time while checking in and during customs/immigration. Toilets and lounge were clean and comfortable to use. The wifi was also very reliable.

✅ Trip Verified | The Airport is clean and well put together. Food options have increased after adding KFC and TGI Friday's alongside Burger King. The guy at the check-in counter gave us a hard time because he kept enquiring about our Singapore Visas (even though for Bahrainis going to Singapore there is a Visa on Arrival) and I kept telling him that I’d been to Singapore 4 times already and I’d never had to apply for a pre-departure Visa but he kept asking his colleagues about it. The staff at the Pearl Lounge were friendly and I loved the free Evian Bottles.

✅ Trip Verified | As a Bahraini I’m really proud of this airport. Very neat and clean facilities and very well organized with easy signage and boarding procedures. Toilets are super clean and well attended. Some cons I would give are a lack of food options and the service at check in counters can be a little slow. Additionally, I wish there was a Marhaba lounge that allowed access to non-Amex credit card holders as well. Other than that, bravo.

Not Verified | Sloppy visa service for on-arrival facility. When I arrived at the main immigration desk the 1 lone Bahraini guy was very helpful and gave me the appropriate advice for visa type that I required (though I already knew) but then directed me to a separate desk where I ended up waiting for 20 minutes for a chap to finally turn up after making 3 enquiries and with 3 people already ahead of me! He just needed to tap a few buttons on a self-service machine to issue the receipt and stamp the passport! How he would have coped if there were ordinarily more passengers is a scary thought. He knew the flight was coming in from S. Asia and that attitude is totally unacceptable.

Not Verified | Amazing new airport. So stunning and modern! And for some reason the Arabic calls for when it was the last call for a flight were so satisfying! Shopping looked amazing, food was ok, mainly fast food. The airport wasn't busy at all, the terminal was clean and airport staff were friendly and helpful! It would be 10/10 if free wifi was better, for some reason Sialkot Airport in Pakistan literally had better wifi than a modern Bahraini Airport. But seriously great job Bahrain!

Not Verified | The new state of the art terminal is a welcome change from its predecessor. Abundant natural lighting, spacious and comfortable, with 2 cultural galleries that were a welcome addition to my travel experience. Staff were friendly and the lounge was well serviced and quiet. The arrivals process as well was exceptionally efficient. Most of the bags had already been delivered by the time I reached the baggage belt.

✅ Trip Verified | If you're considering a stopover/layover flight in Bahrain, do not come up your waiting time is longer than 1h. I had to stay for 9hours, I'm currently only 2hours into my 9h wait for my flight to London and I regret it. This type of airport is not suitable for any stay longer than 1h. Internet is only 45mins (if it works). Facilities are poor, there aren't sockets for you to charge your device, it is like finding good. There was zero social distancing being practiced, I also noticed multiple members of staff not wearing their mask properly, there is not point having a mask if you’re using it to cover your chin. Many passengers were not wearing masks either and no one was asking to put it on. No temperature scanning. Just stickers on chairs. I recommend wearing more than one mask. I have also had to endure a stench of faeces from what I think is a broken toilet facility for 3 hours before it was dealt with, and had to deal with the staff at duty free shouting out loud every 5mins "It smells like poo!". Every 5 minutes, if even staff is shouting about the disgusting smell, how do you think your customers feel? I had a good holiday in Dubai, but this stopover in this airport has ruined my trip. You would think you came here for free, but no you pay your hard earned money to feel like you're stranded in a place that has been neglected for years. I strongly advise against coming to this airport, unless you are coming for one hour max. I ended up crying out of the frustration and regret of being here (and of course staff walked past like I was invisible, they're already treating you like you're a nuisance for even asking for information). These people will treat you like they hate you. I have decided to save myself peace of mind and never travel with Gulf Air again. This bad treatment and experience is not work the cheap flight ticket. I also tried to go to a hotel but I was told I cannot leave the airport, I was willing to waste money on a hotel because of how terrible this place is, and they refused. If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. Avoid this airline at all costs, but if you must please let it be only for 1-2hours max.