Discovering Manama Airport (BAH-Bahrain Intl.) will be simple once you've organized a rental car. But before you land in a new and unfamiliar place, it's always a great idea to know some basic info about the area.Once you've collected your bags from the carousel at Manama Airport (BAH-Bahrain Intl.), get ready to start the engine of your rental car and make your way into Manama. The downtown area is about 4 miles southwest of the airport.