This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Madinat ash Shamal more easily: To get to Madinat ash Shamal, book a flight to Manama (BAH-Bahrain Intl.), the closest major airport, which is located 37.7 mi (60.6 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.