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Bahrain (Manama)

Bahrain (Manama) · Bahrain · 26.23, 50.59

Manama, the capital of the island nation of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf, has a long history shaped by pearl diving. Highlights include Bahrain National Museum, Bahrain Fort, and lively Manama Souq, where modern skyscrapers stand alongside traditional Arab markets and desert landscapes create a distinctive atmosphere.

Port highlights

About 200,000 (urban area)
Population
A desert climate. Winters (November to March) are warm and comfortable, while summers are extremely hot and humid.
Climate
Arabic (English is also commonly used)
Language
Bahraini dinar (BHD)
Currency
November to March (cool and suited to sightseeing)
Best time to visit
Local food

Machboos, harees, fresh shrimp and fish dishes, dates, Arabic coffee

Sights
Bahrain Fort (World Heritage site)Bahrain National MuseumAl Fateh Grand MosqueManama Souk
Monthly average high / low temperatures
21°
14°Jan
22°
15°Feb
26°
18°Mar
31°
22°Apr
36°
27°May
39°
30°Jun
40°
31°Jul
40°
31°Aug
38°
30°Sep
34°
26°Oct
28°
22°Nov
23°
17°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: BAHRAIN (INT. AIRPO · about 7.7 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)156 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; meals cost about the same; coffee, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

BHD 0.130
Water 500 ml
BHD 2.500
Coffee
BHD 2.300
Inexpensive meal
BHD 2.950
Local beer
BHD 1.800
Big Mac

Prices in Manama. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

BAH
Nearest airport
—
Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

About 6.7 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries currently listed.

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Manama” (CC BY-SA 4.0)