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Manama to Istanbul (BAH-IST): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines fly nonstop between Manama (BAH) and Istanbul (IST), roughly 18 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every BAH to IST departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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18
Nonstop flights a week
1,607 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every BAH to IST departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Manama to Istanbul to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each BAH to IST departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Plan on the map

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Airlines flying Manama to Istanbul nonstop

Carriers operating BAH to IST nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Gulf Air
  • Turkish Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about BAH to IST

How far is Istanbul from Manama?
BAH to IST covers about 1,607 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BAH to IST?
Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on both of them.
How many flights a week are there from BAH to IST?
About 18 nonstop flights a week run between Manama and Istanbul in the current schedule, operated by Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on BAH to IST?
Open the BAH to IST calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Manama to Istanbul route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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