Explore the latest Gulf Air (GF) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Gulf Air (GF) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Gulf Air was established in 1950. Gulf Air is the flagship airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The airline's headquarters is located in Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain. Gulf Air's main hub is Bahrain International Airport. The airline operates domestic and international passenger services to more than 40 destinations including Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. Gulf Air's fleet consists of the 34 aircrafts.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAH to IST | Manama to Istanbul | 4h 20m | 14 | NONSTOP | |
| BAH to LHR | Manama to London | 7h 25m | 13 | NONSTOP | |
| BAH to CDG | Manama to Paris | 7h 20m | 7 | NONSTOP | |
| BAH to FRA | Manama to Frankfurt am Main | 6h 25m | 7 | NONSTOP | |
| BAH to MXP | Manama to Milan | 6h 15m | 7 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyAirbus A320 A320-200 | 81 cm | 46 cm | 10 cm |
| BusinessAirbus A320 A320-200 | 114 cm | 53 cm | 18 cm |
Hand baggage allowance for Falcon Gold business class: one bag (maximum dimensions 55 x 40 x 30 cm), or one garment bag (maximum width 20 cm), one briefcase (maximum dimensions 43 x 38 x 30 cm). Maximum Gulf Air total weight: 9 kg. For economy class: one bag (maximum dimensions 45 x 40 x 30 cm), maximum weight 6 kg. Checked-in baggage allowance: for Falcon Gold business class: up to 40 kg; for Economy class: 30 kg
Gulf Air Baggage rulesThe airline does not allow pets to be transported in the Gulf Air cabin. A pet may only be transported as cargo. During freezing weather, an acclimatization certificate may also be required for pets traveling in the cargo compartment. On most airlines, pets are not allowed in the airline cargo compartment if the ground temperature is below 45 degrees Fahrenheit
Flying with pets on Gulf AirInfants younger than seven days old cannot travel by air. Newborn babies over one week old will be allowed to travel by Gulf Air, provided they are healthy and born usually. An adult must accompany each infant. Infants will be charged the infant fare if they require a separate seat. Infants under seven months of age, weighing no more than 10 kg and no more than 26 inches tall, may travel in an in-flight carrycot.
Gulf Air Infants policyCheck-in can be done online (via the Gulf Air website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends 60 minutes before departure. Check-in desks open three hours before Gulf Air departure and close 60 minutes before departure.
Gulf Air Check-in rulesUnaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 11 may travel alone unaccompanied on any Gulf Air flight operated by Gulf Air. Unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 11 traveling alone on a Gulf Air flight must be booked in advance as "Unaccompanied Minors - UM."
Unaccompanied minors in Gulf AirFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Gulf Air.
No. The published rule requires bags over 32 kg to be repacked, with an exception for mobility aids. The standard size limit is 158 cm in total dimensions, and oversized bags incur additional charges. Acceptance limits are separate from free baggage entitlements, which depend on fare family, membership and destination.
A pre-packed television up to 50 inches may be accepted as checked baggage; larger televisions must travel as cargo. The website lists irregular or ball-shaped baggage without a flat surface, blanket/fabric-wrapped baggage, woven/plastic baggage and bags with long loose straps as unacceptable. Suitable suitcases and boxes may use airport plastic wrapping, which is different from fabric wrapping.
The general allowance is one 10 kg checked bag, plus a folding stroller/pushchair and an infant car seat free. One cabin bag up to 3 kg and 44 × 35 × 20 cm is also allowed. The website separately lists one 15 kg checked bag and a 3 kg carry-on for infants on U.S.-operated flights. Confirm the applicable route rather than applying the U.S. allowance everywhere.
No. Children aged two or above receive the adult baggage allowance, together with a folding stroller/pushchair and a child car seat free of charge. The adult entitlement depends on the ticket, membership and destination; it is not the infant 10 kg allowance.
No. Prepaid rates are unavailable at the airport, where standard excess-baggage rates apply. Purchase through the website, app, local Gulf Air offices or the Worldwide Contact Centre for Gulf Air-operated flights only. Any baggage beyond the free and prepaid entitlement is charged at airport rates. Extra weight is purchased in multiples of 5 kg.
The published terms allow prepaid excess baggage to be used on other flights or sectors following a voluntary flight change. Changes to the purchased allowance must be made at least 24 hours before departure. It is valid for one year from purchase and cannot be transferred to another passenger. The service flight-scope and allowance limits still apply.
No. The terms exclude refunds for voluntary booking cancellation or voluntary cancellation of the excess allowance. A refund is provided for involuntary situations caused by Gulf Air when the customer cannot travel. The reason for cancellation matters; ticket refunds and baggage-service refunds should not be treated as identical.
Report the issue to airport staff in the baggage-claim area first so they can help locate the bag or record the case. The website links to delayed-baggage status tracking. For a baggage claim, download the official claims form and submit it to the nearest Gulf Air office. Tracking alone does not replace reporting the issue or submitting a claim.
No. Gulf Air states that different rules may apply when other airlines operate parts of the itinerary. Check the baggage entitlement shown on the ticket for each flight rather than applying the marketing airline or first-sector rule to the whole journey. Gulf Air prepaid excess baggage is for Gulf Air-operated flights only.
On weight-concept destinations, the website allows up to five bags as long as their combined weight stays within the allowance for the route. Each bag must also meet weight, size and packing requirements. This does not mean a piece-concept ticket includes five free bags.
Explore the latest Gulf Air (GF) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Gulf Air (GF) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Gulf Air was established in 1950. Gulf Air is the flagship airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The airline's headquarters is located in Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain. Gulf Air's main hub is Bahrain International Airport. The airline operates domestic and international passenger services to more than 40 destinations including Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. Gulf Air's fleet consists of the 34 aircrafts.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAH to IST | Manama to Istanbul | 4h 20m | 14 | NONSTOP | |
| BAH to LHR | Manama to London | 7h 25m | 13 | NONSTOP | |
| BAH to CDG | Manama to Paris | 7h 20m | 7 | NONSTOP | |
| BAH to FRA | Manama to Frankfurt am Main | 6h 25m | 7 | NONSTOP | |
| BAH to MXP | Manama to Milan | 6h 15m | 7 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyAirbus A320 A320-200 | 81 cm | 46 cm | 10 cm |
| BusinessAirbus A320 A320-200 | 114 cm | 53 cm | 18 cm |
Hand baggage allowance for Falcon Gold business class: one bag (maximum dimensions 55 x 40 x 30 cm), or one garment bag (maximum width 20 cm), one briefcase (maximum dimensions 43 x 38 x 30 cm). Maximum Gulf Air total weight: 9 kg. For economy class: one bag (maximum dimensions 45 x 40 x 30 cm), maximum weight 6 kg. Checked-in baggage allowance: for Falcon Gold business class: up to 40 kg; for Economy class: 30 kg
Gulf Air Baggage rulesThe airline does not allow pets to be transported in the Gulf Air cabin. A pet may only be transported as cargo. During freezing weather, an acclimatization certificate may also be required for pets traveling in the cargo compartment. On most airlines, pets are not allowed in the airline cargo compartment if the ground temperature is below 45 degrees Fahrenheit
Flying with pets on Gulf AirInfants younger than seven days old cannot travel by air. Newborn babies over one week old will be allowed to travel by Gulf Air, provided they are healthy and born usually. An adult must accompany each infant. Infants will be charged the infant fare if they require a separate seat. Infants under seven months of age, weighing no more than 10 kg and no more than 26 inches tall, may travel in an in-flight carrycot.
Gulf Air Infants policyCheck-in can be done online (via the Gulf Air website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends 60 minutes before departure. Check-in desks open three hours before Gulf Air departure and close 60 minutes before departure.
Gulf Air Check-in rulesUnaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 11 may travel alone unaccompanied on any Gulf Air flight operated by Gulf Air. Unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 11 traveling alone on a Gulf Air flight must be booked in advance as "Unaccompanied Minors - UM."
Unaccompanied minors in Gulf AirFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Gulf Air.
No. The published rule requires bags over 32 kg to be repacked, with an exception for mobility aids. The standard size limit is 158 cm in total dimensions, and oversized bags incur additional charges. Acceptance limits are separate from free baggage entitlements, which depend on fare family, membership and destination.
A pre-packed television up to 50 inches may be accepted as checked baggage; larger televisions must travel as cargo. The website lists irregular or ball-shaped baggage without a flat surface, blanket/fabric-wrapped baggage, woven/plastic baggage and bags with long loose straps as unacceptable. Suitable suitcases and boxes may use airport plastic wrapping, which is different from fabric wrapping.
The general allowance is one 10 kg checked bag, plus a folding stroller/pushchair and an infant car seat free. One cabin bag up to 3 kg and 44 × 35 × 20 cm is also allowed. The website separately lists one 15 kg checked bag and a 3 kg carry-on for infants on U.S.-operated flights. Confirm the applicable route rather than applying the U.S. allowance everywhere.
No. Children aged two or above receive the adult baggage allowance, together with a folding stroller/pushchair and a child car seat free of charge. The adult entitlement depends on the ticket, membership and destination; it is not the infant 10 kg allowance.
No. Prepaid rates are unavailable at the airport, where standard excess-baggage rates apply. Purchase through the website, app, local Gulf Air offices or the Worldwide Contact Centre for Gulf Air-operated flights only. Any baggage beyond the free and prepaid entitlement is charged at airport rates. Extra weight is purchased in multiples of 5 kg.
The published terms allow prepaid excess baggage to be used on other flights or sectors following a voluntary flight change. Changes to the purchased allowance must be made at least 24 hours before departure. It is valid for one year from purchase and cannot be transferred to another passenger. The service flight-scope and allowance limits still apply.
No. The terms exclude refunds for voluntary booking cancellation or voluntary cancellation of the excess allowance. A refund is provided for involuntary situations caused by Gulf Air when the customer cannot travel. The reason for cancellation matters; ticket refunds and baggage-service refunds should not be treated as identical.
Report the issue to airport staff in the baggage-claim area first so they can help locate the bag or record the case. The website links to delayed-baggage status tracking. For a baggage claim, download the official claims form and submit it to the nearest Gulf Air office. Tracking alone does not replace reporting the issue or submitting a claim.
No. Gulf Air states that different rules may apply when other airlines operate parts of the itinerary. Check the baggage entitlement shown on the ticket for each flight rather than applying the marketing airline or first-sector rule to the whole journey. Gulf Air prepaid excess baggage is for Gulf Air-operated flights only.
On weight-concept destinations, the website allows up to five bags as long as their combined weight stays within the allowance for the route. Each bag must also meet weight, size and packing requirements. This does not mean a piece-concept ticket includes five free bags.