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BAH Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain International Airport (IATA: BAH, ICAO:OBBI) is located in the the city of Manama, Bahrain. It is the primary international airport serving Manama and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+97380007777

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IATA Code

BAH

ICAO Code

OBBI

Name

Bahrain International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Bahrain (BH)

City

Manama

Latitude

26.2707996

Longitude

50.6335983

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

+97380007777

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Airport Overview

Bahrain International Airport (BAH), identified by ICAO code OBBI, is Bahrain’s principal international gateway on Muharraq Island beside Manama. It is an international passenger and cargo airport and serves as the operating hub of Gulf Air. For air freight, its location provides practical access to Bahrain’s commercial market and onward Gulf distribution, while the dedicated cargo terminal supports export cargo, transshipment, inter-airport trucking and customs clearance. Our service team can coordinate carrier selection, consolidation, customs documentation and final delivery according to the shipment’s commodity and routing requirements.

Airport	Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
ICAO / Location	OBBI / Muharraq Island, adjacent to Manama, Bahrain
Coordinates	26.2707996, 50.6335983
Local time	UTC+03:00
Logistics profile	International passenger airport with dedicated cargo-handling infrastructure and regional express-logistics connectivity

Key Highlights

Dedicated cargo operation

The cargo terminal is described as supporting export sales, transshipment, customs clearance and inter-airport trucking, which is relevant for both direct and connecting consignments.

Special-cargo segregation

Dedicated areas are provided for dangerous goods, livestock, radioactive material, valuable cargo, diplomatic cargo and mail; acceptance remains subject to carrier and regulatory approval.

Temperature-sensitive capability

Freezers, chillers and cold-storage facilities are available within the cargo operation, but shippers should obtain a confirmed handling plan before tendering.

Gulf distribution position

The airport’s proximity to Manama and its road-based inter-airport trucking capability can support regional distribution planning, subject to border, customs and carrier schedules.

Express integrator presence

DHL operates a regional network from the airport, while FedEx, TNT Express and Aramex are identified among the logistics operators serving the airport. Current acceptance and routing should be confirmed per shipment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo: Export cargo sales, cargo acceptance, transshipment handling and customs-clearance coordination are identified services of the cargo terminal.
Warehousing: The published airport description identifies bonded warehousing and storage functions. Our team will verify the applicable customs status, storage period and release conditions before shipment arrival.
Temperature control: Freezers, chillers and cold storage support temperature-sensitive cargo. Packaging qualification, handover timing and temperature range must be confirmed with the selected carrier or handler.
Regulated and special cargo: Dedicated areas cover dangerous goods, livestock, radioactive material, valuable cargo, diplomatic cargo and mail. Prior approval, commodity screening and special documentation may apply.
Inter-airport trucking: The cargo operation supports inter-airport trucking as a service category. Road feeder arrangements, border procedures and liability terms must be checked for each route.

Facility availability does not mean automatic acceptance. Our service team will obtain a handling confirmation for the actual commodity, packaging, dimensions, weight, temperature requirement and routing.

Routes & Transit Times

International gateway: Shipments may be planned through Gulf Air, international passenger-belly capacity, freighter or express networks, depending on origin, commodity and available capacity at the time of booking.
Regional connections: Cargo may move through Gulf and wider Middle East gateways or by approved road-feeder services. The best option depends on connection availability, customs status and final destination.
Express cargo: DHL, FedEx, TNT Express and Aramex are associated with airport logistics activity; service availability, cut-off times and routing must be confirmed directly for the shipment.
Transit planning: Actual transit time is affected by booking confirmation, aircraft capacity, connection schedules, customs inspection, dangerous-goods approval, temperature-control arrangements and road-border procedures. Our team provides a confirmed schedule only after carrier acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area

The immediate air-freight catchment is Manama and the wider Bahrain market, with road distribution planning possible where customs and border arrangements permit.

Industrial and commercial cargo

Typical planning categories include electronics, industrial components, machinery parts, engineering supplies, documents and time-critical commercial shipments.

Temperature-sensitive goods

Pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, perishables and other controlled-temperature cargo may be considered where the carrier confirms the required cold-chain handling.

Express and e-commerce consignments

Small parcels, samples, replacement parts and urgent documents are suitable for express-network evaluation, subject to commodity and destination restrictions.

Special shipments

Dangerous goods, live animals, valuable cargo, diplomatic consignments and radioactive material require advance screening and specialized acceptance procedures.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Cargo acceptance and documentation cut-offs vary by airline, handler, flight type and commodity. Our team normally plans delivery before the carrier’s stated cut-off rather than relying on the scheduled departure time.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide a correct declaration where required, compliant packing, marks, labels, safety information and a complete air waybill. Carrier approval is required before delivery to the cargo terminal.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, permits and origin or conformity documents may be required according to the commodity and trade regime. HS classification and consignee details should be checked before booking.
Special handling: Temperature-controlled, live-animal, valuable, diplomatic and radioactive cargo should be pre-alerted. Dimensions, gross weight, handling instructions and emergency contacts must match the physical shipment.
Inspection and collection: Customs inspection, document queries or security screening can delay release. Consignees should arrange an authorized broker and confirm identification, delivery authorization and any applicable storage or terminal requirements before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, package count, value, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting space.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables or other temperature-sensitive cargo, specify the temperature range, packaging qualification, dry-ice or refrigerant details and required handling exposure limits.
For dangerous goods or special cargo, provide the draft declaration and technical documents early so the airline can complete acceptance review before cargo delivery.
Keep a routing alternative available. If direct capacity is unavailable, our team can compare a Gulf connection, approved road feeder or express solution after checking customs and handling compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bahrain International Airport handle temperature-controlled cargo?

Yes, the airport description identifies freezers, chillers and cold storage in the cargo operation. Acceptance is not automatic; our team will confirm the temperature range, packaging, handover window, carrier approval and available storage arrangement.

How early should dangerous goods be submitted?

Submit the commodity details, Safety Data Sheet where applicable, packing information and draft dangerous-goods declaration before booking or cargo delivery. The airline may require additional review, and the final cut-off is carrier-specific.

Is inter-airport trucking available from Bahrain International Airport?

Inter-airport trucking is identified as a cargo-terminal service category. Availability depends on the destination, customs status, road-feeder operator, border requirements and shipment type, so our team confirms the complete door-to-door routing before dispatch.

Can urgent samples and replacement parts move through the airport?

They can generally be evaluated for passenger-belly, freighter or express-network routing. Final acceptance depends on dimensions, commodity restrictions, documents, capacity and the selected carrier’s cut-off.

What commonly causes cargo release delays?

Typical causes include inconsistent invoice and packing-list data, incomplete permits, customs inspection, undeclared special characteristics, missing consignee authorization and late arrival after the carrier cut-off. Our team checks the document set before tendering.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, time zone, cargo-terminal service description and historical figures in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational information that can change over time—including carrier acceptance, schedules, cut-offs, storage arrangements, customs procedures and road-feeder availability—must be reconfirmed before shipment tender.

For independent verification, our service team uses the airport operator’s official domain bahrainairport.bh, the International Air Transport Association domain iata.org and the International Civil Aviation Organization domain icao.int. These sources are used for airport identity, aviation reference data and general regulatory context; shipment-specific acceptance and customs decisions remain subject to the relevant airline, handler and authorities.