Bahrain Travel Internal

AIR: Several flights a week leave from Bahrain International Airport for other destinations within Bahrain. For further details, contact a local travel or tour operator.

SEA: Transport between the smaller islands is by motorboat or dhow. For details, contact local travel agents.

ROAD: Manama is served by an excellent road system, largely created during the last few years. Traffic drives on the right. Road signs are written in English and Arabic. Bus: Routes now serve most of the towns and villages, with a standard fare of 50 fils. Taxi: Metered taxis are readily available. They can be hired in the street or from stands outside hotels and at major tourist attractions. They are identifiable by their orange side-wings and yellow number plates. Between 2200-0600, the minimum fare is BD1200. Taxis waiting outside hotels may charge more. Share-taxis which carry up to five passengers are also available. These are recognisable by a yellow circle with the licence number in black painted on the driver’s door and by their white and orange number plates. There are several designated pick-up points. Meters are not used and fares should always be agreed beforehand. Radio cabs are also available. Car hire: Most of the major international car hire companies operate in Bahrain with representatives at the airport and at big hotels. Traffic regulations: Speed restrictions are in place: 100kph (60mph) on highways and between 50-80kph (30-50mph) on all other roads. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is necessary (must be obtained prior to arrival) and must be endorsed by the Traffic and Licensing Directorate.