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0.275 BHD gets you from Bahrain Airport into Manama on Bus 11

Bus 11 runs from Bahrain International Airport’s T1 public bus stop into Manama and other city areas for just 0.275 BHD per single ride. The stop sits outside the terminal on the arrivals side, so you clear passport control, collect bags, walk out, and follow signs for public buses rather than taxis.

The listed fare is 0.275 BHD per trip, paid on board to the driver or via a local transport card if you already have one. Keep small notes and coins; drivers on Bus 11 usually take cash, but they don’t like making change for 10 BHD notes right after a bank-heavy flight from DXB or RUH.

Journey time on Bus 11 varies a lot with traffic, anywhere from about 25 to 50 minutes into central Manama. Peak rush around 07:30–09:00 and 16:30–18:30 can stretch things, while late evenings after 21:00 are usually quicker. Build the buffer if you’re heading to meetings in the Diplomatic Area or Salmaniya.

Timetables for Bus 11 adjust by day and season, and the airport doesn’t always post the latest times on the physical stop. Head to the T1 arrivals hall information desk, mention “Bus 11 to Manama,” and staff usually print or point you to the current schedule with first and last departure times for that calendar week.

Compared with a taxi at roughly 6–8 BHD into most central districts, Bus 11 is the ultra-budget move. If you’re a group of three with luggage for a week, that price gap tightens once you factor in comfort and time, but solo travelers on a stopover often treat the bus as a 0.275 BHD city sampler instead of a taxi straight to Seef.

Expect a standard city bus on route 11: front-door boarding, modest air-conditioning, and a mix of airport staff and locals. There’s no under-floor luggage bay, so with a 23 kg checked bag plus a 7 kg cabin bag, aim for one of the side seats near the middle doors rather than blocking the front area beside the driver.

One practical tip: if your flight lands between 23:00 and 05:00, confirm on the day that Bus 11 is running that late; if the last trip has already gone, don’t burn time outside T1 waiting for a bus that’s done for the night—walk straight to the taxi rank and save yourself 30 minutes of guessing.