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Bahrain travel advice
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Bahrain travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Bahrain with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Bahrain - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +3 hours |
| Language(s) | Arabic, English |
| Currency | Bahraini Dinar |
| Electricity | G plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
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✝ = requirements for UK travellers.
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Bahrain weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  20 |
 22 |
 25 |
 30 |
35 |
37 |
39 |
39 |
37 |
34 |
 28 |
23 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
 1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
| Sea temperature °C |  19 |
18 |
 20 |
 23 |
 28 |
 30 |
 32 |
34 |
32 |
30 |
 26 |
22 |
The Bahrain weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Manama.
Bahrain travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Bahrain from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Bahrain - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Bahrain - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Bahrain - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Bahrain - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Bahrain - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Bahrain - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Bahrain.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Bahrain travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Bahrain with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Bahrain - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Bahrain - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Bahrain - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Bahrain, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bahrain travel features
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Bahrain FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Bahrain including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Bahrain?
Bahrain is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Bahrain.
Check out Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain for more information.
What is the time difference between Bahrain and the UK?
The time difference between Bahrain and the UK is UK time+3 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Bahrain?
The main languages spoken in Bahrain are Arabic and English.
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What is the currency in Bahrain?
The currency in Bahrain is the Bahraini Dinar (BHD).
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Which plugs are used in Bahrain?
Bahrain uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts) - the same as the UK.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Bahrain?
They drive on the right side of the road in Bahrain.
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