8 Hours In Bahrain

[songz777]

So I have to wait 7.55 mins in Bahrain, for my connection to Manila, does any know the currency there? Any tips on how to fill that long wait?

Many thanks

John

[grahamw48]

- Could always step outside and watch the riots.

Do as I do, take some grub with you off the plane, and a bottle of water....unless you're happy to pay about £5 for one in the transit lounge. Robbing s

They had free internet at Abu Dhabi airport.

[songz777]

Thanks Graham I think i will stay safe inside Are you saying buy some food on the plane and take it off?
Oh can I use uk currency ormust i get some of their currency?

Take care mate.

Thansk for all your help.

John

[grahamw48]

Me, BUY food ?

No mate, just take some extra grub in a lunch box from home...stuff that won't go off, plus whatever you can save from the plane.
Ask the stewardess for a bottle of mineral water too.

That way you probably won't need to change money in the transit place AND pay ridiculous prices for anything you buy there.

Sorry...just instinctive defence of the wallet for me.

[irishman12]

Hi john ,currency in bahrain is Dinar but just like in most airports they should accept dollar or pound -just the exchange rate wont be so good ,hope to chat you about cdo sometime

[Dedworth]

Transited there in the late 90's and had a couple of pints of Double Diamond

[grahamw48]

Did the barman wear alcohol-proof gloves ?

[Dedworth]

Did the barman wear alcohol-proof gloves ?

Can't remember but there were a couple of arab squaddies dressed in Dads Army style and vintage uniforms carrying .303's

[andy222]

So I have to wait 7.55 mins in Bahrain, for my connection to Manila, does any know the currency there? Any tips on how to fill that long wait?

Many thanks

John

Thats a long connection time John. Is that the only flight you could get?

[grahamw48]

Can't remember but there were a couple of arab squaddies dressed in Dads Army style and vintage uniforms carrying .303's

I have a problem taking certain nationalities seriously since....

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[songz777]

Thats a long connection time John. Is that the only flight you could get?

Hi Andy, my other flight was cancelled which had a quick flight in but this is longer but quick flight back. I had to stick with carrier because it was too much of a pain to change airlines and I couldnt find anything better at the time.

[lastlid]

Good chance to buy some duty free. I bought the wife some Kisses chocolates while I was in Abhu Dhabi.. etc

[songz777]

Hi john ,currency in bahrain is Dinar but just like in most airports they should accept dollar or pound -just the exchange rate wont be so good ,hope to chat you about cdo sometime

Thanks mate for that think i may follow grahams tip and take lots of extra food in my karrimore mini ruck sack sure talk about CDO when you want just add me to friends

[lastlid]

"It is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all" Lord Tenneson.

Thats what my ex girlfriend said her father used to say about his alcohol addiction.....

[joebloggs]

we had a 7hr stop over in Singapore never again, not with 2 kids and the misses
best bet is probably find some arm chair and try and have a nap if there are any there, loads in Singapore , but make sure you don t miss your flight

should be ATM's there were you can get a bit of money to buy food and drink. just hope your bank dont block your card

[andy222]

You will be ok John but it is a long wait. I remember last time. I flew with emirates 12 hours wait in manila. This time I have taken another option 2 connections but with little waiting time.

[Arthur Little]

1 minute in the UK ... and it would be, "Bah, rain"!

[irishman12]

were flying with emirates in a few weeks time- arriving after midnight and flight to manila is approx 9am -luckily they have given us free hotel /transport /food -so maybe we will get some sleep .

[grahamw48]

You'll be lucky.