(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The government has organised charter flights to Dubai, to supplement the number of commercial flights available.
The FCO advised UK nationals without a "pressing reason" to stay to leave via the international airport on 17 March on commercial or UK-chartered flights.
Security forces with tanks have moved in on anti-government protesters, in the Persian Gulf state's capital Manama.
The protesters have been camped in a square in the city for weeks.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken to his Bahraini counterpart to express "serious concern" at the situation on the ground.
At least three civilians were reportedly martyred after police fired on mainly Shia protesters. Officials said three police also died.
Troops have taken over a hospital treating the wounded. Officials have imposed a curfew and banned protests.
Bahrain's health minister, himself a Shia, has resigned in protest against the government's use of force, and Shia judges have resigned en masse.
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