3.000 BHD per day for Long Term Car Park D
At 3.000 BHD per day, Long Term Car Park D is the budget play at Bahrain International Airport for trips longer than a couple of days. It’s a standard open-air long-stay lot, aimed at keeping costs predictable if you’re away for a week or more out of T1.
The car park sits off the main terminal access road and uses a shuttle bus to reach T1, rather than walking access. The ride runs about 15 minutes in normal traffic, so build at least that plus a few minutes for loading if you’re parking close to your check-in cutoff.
Shuttles operate in a loop between Long Term Car Park D and the T1 terminal, with a typical one-way time of around 15 minutes. Figure a full round-trip cycle of roughly 30 minutes if you just miss a bus, so don’t cut it tight for early-morning departures or peak evening bank flights.
Pricing is simple: 3.000 BHD per calendar day for long-stay parking in Car Park D, which usually beats the on-airport short-stay rates once you cross a two- or three-day stay. You pay on exit at the automated machines or barrier, so keep your entry ticket dry and somewhere you won’t lose it during a 7–10 day trip.
Tip: on departure day, work backwards from check-in closing time and add at least 45 minutes for parking, waiting, and the 15-minute shuttle to T1, especially if you’re checking bags or flying a busy evening bank out of Bahrain.
Pricing
| Stay | Per day | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $3.00/day | $3.00 |
| 3 days | $3.00/day | $9.00 |
| 7 days | $3.00/day | $21.00 |
15 min shuttle · every 15 minutes · short bus ride to terminal