Bahrain Airport Company's departure guide covers the main points:
Getting there
- If you arrive by car, taxi, hotel shuttle or limousine, you can be dropped off at the Departures Area entrance.
- Public buses stop at the bus station in the Arrivals Area. From there, go up to Departures on Level 2.
- If you rented a car at the airport, return the keys to your rental company's counter.
- If you need a wheelchair or special service, call the Special Services Allocator. Its number is on the signs near the dedicated parking at the inner curb.
Check-in
- If you checked in online, go to the Baggage Drop-off counter for your flight.
- Excess baggage fees are paid at the baggage offices near check-in island B.
- Oversized bags go to special counters B01 or E19.
- If you are travelling with animals, reconfirm the details with your airline before you come.
- If you need a wheelchair but did not book one, ask a check-in agent.
Security
- Expect to remove your belt, your shoes and possibly your jacket.
- Pushchairs and walking aids are X-rayed, and wheelchairs are searched.
- Keep prescription medicines and syringes in their original containers and carry the prescriptions.
Airside
- Boarding gates close 20 minutes before departure.
- Smoking rooms and prayer rooms are opposite gates 14 and 19.
- There is free public Wi-Fi.
- A free Entertainment Zone for children is near the Air Traffic Control Tower.
Steps
- Get dropped at the Departures entrance (or take the bus to the Arrivals bus station and go up to Level 2).
- Check in, or use Baggage Drop-off if you checked in online; oversized bags go to counters B01 or E19.
- At security, be ready to remove your belt, shoes and jacket; keep medicines in original containers with prescriptions.
- Be at your gate in time: gates close 20 minutes before departure.
Recommended places
- Bahrain International Airport