Major city · Bahrain
Hawar Islands
Half-day boat trip from Manama for birdwatching and water sports, or stay one night at the resort. Not a base for sightseeing.
The Hawar Islands are a protected archipelago southeast of Bahrain, reachable only by a daily 45-minute boat from Manama. They are known for birdlife, clear water and the Hawar Beach Hotel. Most visitors go for a half-day or one night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BHD
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat, little shade)
- Airport
- BAH
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 4
- Bahrain ↗Apply for the eVisa only on the official national portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Bahrain ↗Alcohol is served only in licensed hotels and venues; drinking in public and drink-driving are offences.
- Bahrain ↗During Ashura, processions close roads in Manama and Muharraq; follow local guidance and do not photograph the processions without permission.
- Bahrain ↗Since 28 February 2026 Bahrain has been hit by Iranian missile and drone attacks; when sirens sound, go indoors away from windows and follow official alerts. Flights and airspace can close with no notice.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hawar Islands999 ▾
- Police / Fire / Ambulance999
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hawar Islands, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Bahraini dinar (BHD, BD) is divided into 1,000 fils and pegged to the US dollar (BD 1 ≈ US$2.66)…Bahrain-wide
- SIM or eSIMThree networks: Batelco (Beyon), Zain and stc; tourist SIMs at BAH arrivals and malls, registered to your passport.Bahrain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is desalinated and treated; most residents drink bottled water, which is cheap.Bahrain-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant: Check for a service charge; if none, 10%.Bahrain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bahrain-wide
- SafetyThe islands are safe; the main risk is heat and sun exposure.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls, hotels and petrol stations, with a bidet hose; mosques and older buildings may have squat toilets.Bahrain-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police / fire / ambulance
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday morning is quiet; many museums and sites close one day a week or open late on Friday — check hours.Bahrain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBAH Bahrain International Airport (About 1 h to Manama port, then boat).
- Getting aroundOn foot or by resort shuttle; the island is small.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealResort meal (lunch or dinner)BD 8–15
- Budget bedHawar Beach Hotel double room, a night, per roomBHD 40
- Mid-range bedHawar Beach Hotel double room, a night, per roomBHD 60
- High-end bedHawar Beach Hotel double room, a night, per roomBHD 100
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BHD 25 · Mid BHD 60 · High BHD 120
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BAH Bahrain International Airport (About 1 h to Manama port, then boat)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Sep
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hawar Islands: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
0 rd
Aug
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
0 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
0 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot or by resort shuttle; the island is small. No public transport.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Manama
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Boat from Manama port, 45 min
Day-trip from Manama is the standard way to visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hawar Beach Hotel
The only accommodation on the islands; pool, restaurant, watersports gear hire.
Manama
Most visitors sleep in Manama and day-trip; boat departs from Manama.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- BD 20–30 (day trip, no bed)
- Mid
- BD 50–80 (resort room, meals)
- High
- BD 100+ (resort, watersports)
Trip budget
| Hawar Beach Hotel double room1 × 1 night × BHD 60 | BHD 60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BHD 60 | BHD 120 |
| Boat transfer Manama–Hawar, return2 × BHD 15 · check | BHD 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BHD 21 |
| Trip total≈ BHD 116 per person per day, bed included | BHD 231 |
2026 estimate in BHD; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Boat transfer Manama–Hawar, return | BD 15 (check) |
| Resort meal (lunch or dinner) | BD 8–15 |
| Water (1.5 L) | BD 0.5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedule may change with weather; confirm the day before.
- No shops or restaurants outside the resort; bring snacks and water.
- The islands are a nature reserve: do not disturb wildlife or take shells.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 999
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance999
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Boat Manama–Hawar, return: about BD 15 (check)
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم؟ — How much? (kam?)
- ماء — Water (ma')
English is widely spoken at the resort.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hawar Islands. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (extreme heat, little shade) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat schedule and weather contingency
- Resort booking and watersports gear hire
- Birdwatching guide (check availability)
Sources
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