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Taking your drone on holiday? Pick your destination – Hoverpoint puts together from the country rules what you need to know and do before you travel.

Bahrain

Outside the EASA area

Last checked: October 5, 2026

Am I allowed to fly there?

Basic rule

Currently suspended

Drone operations are currently suspended. The details below only apply again once the suspension is lifted.

Since 28 March 2026 all drone use has been prohibited; according to the Ministry of Transportation, all drone activities and the processing of permit applications are suspended until further notice.

Operator registration

Required

Your EU registration is not automatically valid here.

Competency certificate
Your EU competency certificate is not automatically recognised here. Whether you need a separate one isn't in the country rules – please check with the authority.
Insurance

Required

Remote ID & marking
No information – please check with the authority.
Maximum altitude
120 m
Special rules

For tourists

Don't plan on flying: violations can lead to the drone being destroyed immediately and to prosecution. Check before travelling whether the ban still applies.

Authority & sources

Open country rules →

Does my drone fit?

Pick a drone from your hangar above to check its weight and class against the country's limits.

Batteries on the plane

  • Spare batteries in hand luggage only – each one protected against short circuits (terminal caps, original packaging or its own bag).
  • Up to 100 Wh: no approval needed.
  • Over 100 up to 160 Wh: only with the airline's approval, at most 2 spare batteries.
  • Over 160 Wh: not allowed on passenger aircraft.

Enter your battery's Wh – they are printed on the battery.

Pick your airline to see its rules for drones, batteries and power banks.

Airlines may be stricter – pick your airline below to see its rules.

Source: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations / Lithium Battery Guidance

To do before you leave

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The travel check is not legal advice and not official information – laws change and we cannot guarantee that everything is fully up to date. The aviation authority of your destination is authoritative. Please also check the official source before you travel.