Gulf Air is the state-owned airline and the flag carrier of Kingdom Bahrain.
And if you have a flight with Gulf Air it is a good idea to know more about their luggage rules and places before you head to the airport.
In this post we will cover everything you need to know about Gulf Air baggage allowance and policies so you can head to the airport without worrying about any last minute charges.
Let’s dive right in.
Carry On Baggage
Falcon Gold Ticket Business:
If you are travelling with Gulf Air On flacon gold business class you are allowed the following carry on baggage:
- One bag (maximum dimensions 22 x 16 x 12 in/55 x 40 x 30 cm)
- or One garment carrier (maximum width 8 in/20 cm)
- plus One briefcase (maximum dimensions 17 x 15 x 12 in/43 x 38 x 30 cm)
- Maximum total weight: 20 lb/9 kg
Economy Class:
- One bag (maximum dimensions 17 x 15 x 12 in/45 x 40 x 30 cm)
- Maximum Weight: 13 lb/6 kg
Infants not occupying a seat and paying 10% of the applicable fare:
- One bag (maximum dimensions 18 x 14 x 8 in/44 x 35 x 20 cm)
- Maximum Weight: 7 lb/3 kg
How strict is Gulf Air with carry on baggage?
Gulf Air carry on baggage are slightly strict,your luggage needs to adhere to the airlines carry on baggage policies size and weight, so you carry your luggage on board.
oversized baggage or overweight baggaeg may cause you additional fees or make your luggage subject to be on hold.
Checked Baggage
Your Checked baggae depend on the class you have tikcet for, your destination and your loyality to the airline.
- If you are a Gulf Air Falcon Gold Guests, you can benefit from a generous allowance of two checked bags of 32 kg each.
- All Falconflyer members with a Falcon Gold Redemption Program ticket will also benefit from two checked bags of 32 kg each.
- If you want to take more on checked baggage and booked on a Gulf Air “Smart Economy” and “Economy Flex” fares will benefit from a two checked baggage allowance of 23 kg each.
- Falconflyer economy class buy-back program tickets will also have two checked bags of 23 kg each.
- For budget Guests,Gulf Air “Light Economy” tickets allow Guests a free check-in baggage allowance of 23 kg.
Excess Bagggage
Gulf air extra baggage price
If you want to Travel with more bags or your baggage exceed the Gulf Air Chcked baggage allowance,You can buy your baggage online (which is less expensive), call the Gulf Air internationa center or at the airport.
Gulf Air extra baggage price online
| Path | Economy class Each additional piece of 23 kg (or more than 23-32 kg) | Falcon Gold Each additional piece of 32 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 to 1 for example inside the Gulf | 65 USD | 100 USD |
| Zone 1 to 2 or Zone 2 to 2 for example Gulf – Indian subcontinent or Middle East – Indian subcontinent | 90 USD | 130 USD |
| Zone 1 or 2 to Zone 3 for example Gulf – Europe or Middle East – Far East | 120 USD | 170 USD |
| Zone 3 to 3 for example Europe – Far East | 145 USD | 210 USD |
Excess Baggage fees at Global Contact Center and Gulf Air offices
| Path | Economy class Each additional piece of 23 kg (or more than 23-32 kg) | Falcon Gold Each additional piece of 32 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 to 1 for example inside the Gulf | 75 USD | 110 USD |
| Zone 1 to 2 or Zone 2 to 2 for example Gulf – Indian subcontinent or Middle East – Indian subcontinent | 100 USD | 145 USD |
| Zone 1 or 2 to Zone 3 for example Gulf – Europe or Middle East – Far East | 130 USD | 190 USD |
| Zone 3 to 3 for example Europe – Far East | 160 USD | 230 USD |
Gulf Air extra baggage price at the airport
| Path | Economy class Each additional piece of 23 kg (or more than 23-32 kg) | Falcon Gold Each additional piece of 32 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 to 1 for example inside the Gulf | 90 USD | 130 USD |
| Zone 1 to 2 or Zone 2 to 2 for example Gulf – Indian subcontinent or Middle East – Indian subcontinent | 120 USD | 175 USD |
| Zone 1 or 2 to Zone 3 for example Gulf – Europe or Middle East – Far East | 155USD | 230 USD |
| Zone 3 to 3 for example Europe – Far East | 190 USD | 280 USD |
| Zone 1: The Gulf and Iraq Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Abha, Dammam, Dubai, Kuwait, Jeddah, Muscat, Salalah, Riyad, Gassim, Medina, Tabuk, Baghdad, Erbil and Najaf. Zone 2: Middle East, Africa and Indian subcontinent Alexandria, Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Amman, Beirut, Khartoum, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Dhaka, Colombo, Hyderabad, Calicut (Kozhikode), Chennai, Kochi, Karachi , Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Multan, Dhaka, Thiruvananthapuram and Addis Ababa. Zone 3: The Far East and Europe Bangkok, Manila, Athens, Istanbul, Larnaca, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Moscow, Baku, Casablanca, Malaga, Kuala Lumpur, Nice, Milan, Munich and Tbilisi. |
Special Items
When flying with your sports equipment, musical instruments or special baggage Gulf Air provides a free baggage allwoance.
Each item must not exceed the maximum linear dimensions of 158cm. Excess baggage charges will apply to articles exceeding these limitations.
The permitted items are described as follows:
| Zamzam Water | A maximum of 5 kgs of Zamzam Water can be checked-in. Kindly ensure that all items are wrapped/packaged securely (this service is provided in the departure area of Jeddah and Madinah airports). A total not exceeding 5 kgs, will be carried free of charge in addition to your existing baggage allowance |
| Bicycles | One non-motorised bicycle, which must be placed in a specially designed protective bag, case or cardboard box. Pedals must be removed, handlebars fixed in line with the frame and tyres must be deflated to avoid potential damage. The bicycle box, not exceeding 15 kgs, will be carried free of charge in addition to your existing baggage allowance. Please note Gulf Air does not supply bicycle boxes |
| Golf Clubs | One golf bag containing one set of clubs, balls, one pair of golf shoes and one umbrella, which all must be packed within a specially designed golf travel bag. The golf bag, not exceeding 15 kgs, will be carried free of charge in addition to your existing baggage allowance |
| Ski Equipment | Snow boards: one snowboard plus boots in a purpose designed board bag. Snow skis: one pair of skis and poles in a purpose designed ski bag in addition to one pair of ski boots in a boot bag. |
| SCUBA Diving Equipment | Scuba diving equipment may contain up to one empty cylinder tank and harness, one regulator, one tank pressure gauge, one mask, snorkel, a pair of fins, one Buoyancy Control Device (BCD), one diving lamp (disconnected or battery removed). Please note the cylinder tank must be empty, with the regulators removed and valves placed in open position.The equipment not exceeding 15 KGs, will be carried free of charge in addition to your free baggage allowance |
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