IATA code |
GF |
ICAO code |
GFA |
Bahrain headquarters |
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain |
Main operational airport |
Bahrain International Airport |
Number of destinations covered by Gulf Air |
50 |
Most popular destination |
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Most popular routes |
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Year of establishment |
1950 |
Parent company |
Gulf Air Group Holding Company |
Popular fleet |
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Airbus A321neo, Airbus A320neo, Airbus 321ER, Airbus 320-200 |
Official airline website |
Passengers who book Gulf Air flights can also avail themselves of a bouquet of services like lounge access, delicious onboard meals, Gulf Air online check-in services and many more. Founded in 1950, Gulf Air is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Recognized for its exceptional services and traditional Bahraini hospitality, it also holds the title of being one of the first commercial carriers established in the Middle East. The carrier operates a fleet of around 32 aircraft, flying to over 47 cities across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Aside from offering 2 flights per day to 10 regional cities, it also operates routes to select cities in the Indian Subcontinent and Europe. The carrier is committed to providing services to meet the ever-evolving needs of its patrons.
Gulf Air online booking is available through Almosafer.
Riyadh to Bahrain (RUH - BAH) |
(Direct Flight) (One Way Trip) (Direct Flight) (Round Trip) |
Riyadh to Manila |
From SAR 1,984 (1 Stop) (Round Trip) |
Jeddah to Manila (JED - MNL) |
(1 Stop) (One Way) (1 Stop) (Round Trip) |
Riyadh to Casablanca (RUH - CMN) |
(2 Stops) (One Way) (2 Stops or less) (Round Trip) |
Manila to Riyadh |
(1 Stop) (One Way) |
Cairo to Bahrain |
(Direct Flight) (One Way) |
Bahrain to Cairo (BAH - CAI) |
(Direct Flight) (One Way) |
Riyadh to Dhaka (RUH - DAC) |
From SAR 979 |
Jeddah to Bahrain |
From SAR 1,169 |
Bahrain to Riyadh (BAH - RUH) |
(Direct Flight) (One Way) |
*Top searched gulf air routes data.
*Above flight prices are subject to change based on your travel dates.
Year Award/Nomination |
Award / Nomination Type |
2021 |
Five Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax |
2021 |
Ranked number 6 as the Best Airlines in the Middle East by Skytrax |
2020 |
Middle East's Leading Airline - Economy Class by World Travel Awards |
2016 |
Technology Innovation of the Year at the Aviation Business Awards |
2016 |
Best Airline in Technology - Middle East at the Global Enterprise Connect (GEC) |
Since a codeshare agreement is one way to expand services to more destinations, Gulf Air has partnered with the below airlines:
Bangkok Airways (PG) |
Check out the latest travel, safety, and entry requirements for Bahrain.
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It is a type of luggage that passengers are allowed to carry along in the plane’s cabin. Each airline has specific rules and dimensions (45 x 40 x 30cm) to be stored under the frontal seat. Gulf Air has 5 classes such as Economy Light, Falcon Gold Flex, Economy Start, Economy Flex, and Falcon Gold Smart.
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Economy light |
Economy smart |
Economy flex |
Falcon gold smart |
Falcon gold flex |
Carry-on Baggage weight |
6kg |
9kg |
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Carry-on Baggage quantity |
1 |
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Extras |
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one briefcase |
A laptop purse, Umbrella, and reading books may be permitted
The checked-in baggage is the luggage that is carried by passengers on board and stored in the cargo hold. It is also called cargo baggage. Each airline has its own rules for the dimension (51x 76 x 31cm) and free weight allowance.
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Economy light |
Economy smart |
Economy flex |
Falcon gold smart |
Falcon gold flex |
Checked Baggage weight |
23kg |
23kg each |
32kg each |
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Checked Baggage quantity |
1 |
2 |
2 |
A laptop purse, Umbrella, and reading books may be permitted
Passengers traveling from Bahrain to any of the Gulf Air destinations (except London) can check in up to 24 hours before departure time.
Baggage is accepted between 10:00 to 14:00 Bahrain time.
*Note that Gulf Air Falcon Gold Cabin is equivalent to Business class.
Yes, Gulf Air allows web check-in.
Yes, Gulf Air offers online seat selection at a nominal fee or free. It depends on your flight booking.
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Gulf Air provide priority boarding to business and first-class passengers, passengers with frequent flyer status or loyalty program members, and passengers with disabilities or special needs.