Flight from Clark - Pampanga to Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island country situated in the Persian Gulf. Bahrain is a historical site of the ancient Dilmun civilization and is famous for its pearl fisheries since the 19th century. Bahrain comes from the Arabic term al-Bahrain, which means " two seas" as it is situated right in between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Its capital city is named Manama, which is located on the northeastern tip of the Bahrain island. The city is frequently visited for its exciting nightlife in bars as well as famous restaurants for iconic Arabic dishes.

Best time to fly from Pampanga to Bahrain

The best time to visit Bahrain is during the winter, which is December till March. It is because the weather is much cooler and is often accompanied by mild showers and a cool breeze. Rain is not much of a concern in Bahrain as the rain falls only about ten days per year. The weather during this season is perfect for adventurous excursions around the city of Manama. Tourists usually get to explore the desert in Bahrain by joining accompanied desert tours during this time of the year.

Summer in Bahrain is not as pleasant due to its high temperature and humid conditions. Visitors are not recommended to go out as much during the day as the chances of getting a sunstroke is fairly high. Midday temperatures may go up to 35 degrees during the summer.

Bahrain gets plenty of sunlight all year round, and when it gets too hot, locals and tourists can go to many indoor attractions instead. One of the most famous places to visit during the warmer season is Wahooo! Waterpark.

Main airports in Pampanga and Bahrain

Clark International Airport - Clark International Airport is an international airport located within the Clark Freeport Zone between Angeles and Mabalacat in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. The airport is located 80 kilometres northwest of Manila. Visitors may reach the airport by the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway ( SCTEx). Buses are also available for visitors at the airport.

Bahrain International Airport - Bahrain International Airport is located in Muharraq which is 7 kilometres northeast of the island's capital Manama. The airport can be accessed from its capital city through the Airport Avenue Roadway and Shaikh Isa Causeway. Visitors can easily get white and orange taxis at the airport. Besides that, visitors are also able to rent the vehicle of choice as the airport provides a car rental service. There numerous bus lines available at the airport, which are the A1 line, A2 line, 10 line, 11 line and 12 line respectively. A single bus fare only costs about 0.3 BHD. There are plans to build light rail lines to connect the airport with the rest of Bahrain.

Climate pattern in Pampanga and Bahrain

Bahrain has an arid climate. Bahrain has two seasons which are extremely hot summers and mild winters. During the summer, from April to October, afternoon temperatures average 39 °C (102 °F) and can peak up till 46 °C (114.8 °F) during June and July. The intense heat and high humidity make this season uncomfortable for tourists. Temperatures are better in the winter months, from November to March, when the range is between 10 and 20 °C (50 and 68 °F). Although humidity usually rises above 90% in the winter. Besides that, Bahrain also receives little precipitation. The average annual rainfall is 72 millimetres (2.8 in) and it is usually confined to the winter months. In Bahrain, there are no permanent rivers or streams on any of the islands.

Highlights attractions in Bahrain?

• Bahrain National Museum - The museum is considered to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country as it provides visitors with an enriching experience of understanding Bahrain's historical legacy and culture. Visitors will get the chance to view the traditional handicrafts, archaeological finds as well as learn about Bahrain's ancient traditions all throughout the museum. The museum has five separate halls that cover around 5000 years of Bahrain's history. This museum is also home to rare copies of the Qur'an dating back from the 13th and 14th centuries.
• Qal’ at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort) - The Bahrain Fort is an archaeological site that has been excavated since 1954. Since then, many valuable artefacts have been unearthed from the site and it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites as it is one of the best-preserved sites of the Dilmun civilization. The fort is built on top of a tell created by many successive layers of human occupation. Visitors walking through the hallways of this fort will find themselves in awe of the historical significance it poses to Bahrain.
• Al-Fateh Mosque - This mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world, encompassing 6500 square metres. It was built to accommodate over 7000 worshippers at a time. The mosque was created by the late Sheikh Isa Ibn Salman Al Khalifa back in 1987. The mosque is a testament to Islamic architecture as it was crafted to perfection by Bahraini artisans. A unique feature of the beautiful mosque is the dome on top, which was made entirely out of fibreglass. Besides that, visitors can note the distinctive Bahrain calligraphy writings throughout the mosque. Not to mention, the mosque is well-known for its library, which houses over 7000 books. There are also copies of the Prophet Muhammad's teachings and other significant Islamic publications.