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Gulf Air
About
Gulf Air is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, established in 1950, making it one of the oldest airlines in the Middle East. Headquartered in Muharraq, the airline operates scheduled flights to over 50 destinations across Africa, Asia, and Europe from its hub at Bahrain International Airport. Gulf Air is known for its traditional Arabian hospitality and offers a combination of wide and narrow-body aircraft in its fleet. The airline plays a significant role in connecting Bahrain to the world and supports the Kingdom's economic growth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Economy Light: 1 carry-on bag (55x35x25cm, max 7kg)
Additional luggage
Extra baggage can be purchased online or at airport. Fees vary by route.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds depend on fare type. Some tickets non-refundable, others subject to cancellation fees.
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can travel up to 32 weeks without medical certificate. Between 32-35 weeks, medical certificate required. Not allowed after 35 weeks.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minor service available for children aged 5-11. Must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. Service fee applies.
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
Gulf Air provides wheelchair assistance and special services for passengers with reduced mobility. Service must be requested at least 48 hours before flight.
Entertaiment on board
Popular Routes
Gulf Air flight tickets
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23:35 6h00 Dubai 3:35 Cairo £255 1 One-way 1 change - Gulf Air
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7:45 8h55 Dubai 14:40 Cairo £255 1 One-way 1 change - Gulf Air
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Popular Gulf Air routes
Dubai to Istanbul flight
from £47
Direct flights available
4h15 average duration
63flights per day
Served by
- Qatar Airways
- Egypt Air
- Gulf Air
- Emirates
- Turkish Airlines
- Indigo Airlines
- Pegasus
- Oman Air
- Royal Air Maroc
- CitizenPlane
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- AJet
- Flydubai
- FlyNas
- saudi airlines
- Aegean Airlines
- Kuwait Airways
- British Airways
Dubai to Paris flight
from £97
Direct flights available
7h15 average duration
90flights per day
Served by
- Qatar Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- KLM
- Egypt Air
- Gulf Air
- Indigo Airlines
- Oman Air
- Emirates
- Pegasus
- saudi airlines
- Air Algerie
- Lufthansa
- Air France
- ITA
- AJet
- Swiss
- Sunexpress
- British Airways
- Tunis Air
- Arkia Israel Airlines
- Fly One
- China Eastern
- Iberia
- Lot Polish Airlines
- Luxair
- Austrian Airlines
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- Edelweiss Air
Paris to Dubai flight
from £92
Direct flights available
6h35 average duration
100flights per day
Served by
- Qatar Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- KLM
- Indigo Airlines
- Egypt Air
- Emirates
- Pegasus
- British Airways
- Gulf Air
- saudi airlines
- Air Algerie
- ITA
- Oman Air
- Air France
- Lufthansa
- Swiss
- AJet
- Arkia Israel Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Tunis Air
- Edelweiss Air
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- Fly One
- Sunexpress
- China Eastern
- Iberia
Dubai to Riyadh flight
from £40
Direct flights available
1h25 average duration
75flights per day
Served by
- Qatar Airways
- Gulf Air
- Turkish Airlines
- Oman Air
- FlyNas
- CitizenPlane
- Emirates
- flyadeal
- Cebu Pacific
- Riyadh Air
- Salam Air
- AJet
Dubai to London flight
from £83
Direct flights available
7h25 average duration
176flights per day
Served by
- Qatar Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Air France
- Air India
- Emirates
- Indigo Airlines
- Gulf Air
- saudi airlines
- Pegasus
- Egypt Air
- Oman Air
- British Airways
- Royal Air Maroc
- KLM
- Royal Jordanian
- Lufthansa
- AJet
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- Riyadh Air
- Swiss
- ITA
- Sunexpress
- Lot Polish Airlines
- Arkia Israel Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- China Eastern
- Tunis Air
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Iberia
- Fly One
- Edelweiss Air
- Royal Brunei Airlines
Abu Dhabi to Cairo flight
from £109
Direct flights available
3h25 average duration
33flights per day
Served by
- Gulf Air
- Qatar Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- Air Arabia
- CitizenPlane
- Oman Air
- Egypt Air
London to Dubai flight
from £141
Direct flights available
6h45 average duration
173flights per day
Served by
- Turkish Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Air France
- Pegasus
- Indigo Airlines
- Emirates
- Air India
- saudi airlines
- Egypt Air
- Gulf Air
- Oman Air
- British Airways
- KLM
- Lufthansa
- AJet
- Swiss
- ITA
- Sunexpress
- Lot Polish Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- Air Algerie
- Austrian Airlines
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Arkia Israel Airlines
- Royal Brunei Airlines
- Edelweiss Air
- Fly One
- Iberia
- China Eastern
- Malaysia Airlines
Milan to Dubai flight
from £47
Direct flights available
5h40 average duration
95flights per day
Served by
- Qatar Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- saudi airlines
- Air France
- Indigo Airlines
- Egypt Air
- Emirates
- KLM
- Pegasus
- Gulf Air
- ITA
- Oman Air
- Lufthansa
- Swiss
- AJet
- British Airways
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- Tunis Air
- Sunexpress
- Lot Polish Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Edelweiss Air
- Iberia
- Arkia Israel Airlines
- Condor Flugdienst
- FlyNas
Doha to Dubai flight
from £86
Direct flights available
1h10 average duration
36flights per day
Served by
- Gulf Air
- Qatar Airways
- Oman Air
- CitizenPlane
- Salam Air
- Turkish Airlines
Istanbul to Dubai flight
from £62
Direct flights available
4h15 average duration
69flights per day
Served by
- Qatar Airways
- Egypt Air
- Emirates
- Turkish Airlines
- Gulf Air
- Indigo Airlines
- Pegasus
- Oman Air
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- CitizenPlane
- AJet
- Flydubai
- FlyNas
- Aegean Airlines
- Royal Air Maroc
- British Airways
Gulf Air FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with Gulf Air: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more

Gulf Air operates flights to several destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa, with its primary hub being Bahrain International Airport.
Gulf Air charges for seat selection in Economy Class, with prices starting from BHD 5, while seat selection is included in Business Class.
Strollers and car seats are free to check with Gulf Air.
To request special assistance for reduced mobility when traveling with Gulf Air, passengers must inform the airline at least 48 hours before their flight to arrange wheelchair assistance and other special services.
Gulf Air's cancellation policy states that refunds depend on the fare type; some tickets are non-refundable, while others may be subject to cancellation fees.
Yes, Gulf Air provides in-flight entertainment options for its passengers.
With Gulf Air, extra baggage can be purchased online or at the airport, and the fees for overweight or oversized baggage vary depending on the route.
Gulf Air's Economy Light passengers are allowed one carry-on bag with dimensions of 55x35x25cm and a maximum weight of 7kg.
Gulf Air offers an unaccompanied minor service for children aged 5-11, which must be booked at least 48 hours in advance and requires a service fee.
Gulf Air does not allow name changes on a ticket.
Gulf Air allows small pets in the cabin on select routes, provided they do not exceed 6 kg including the carrier, and must be pre-booked.
Pregnant women can travel with Gulf Air up to 32 weeks without a medical certificate. A medical certificate is required between 32 and 35 weeks, and travel is not allowed after 35 weeks.
You can charge your devices on board Gulf Air as USB plugs are available for use.
I'm sorry, but I can't provide specific information on Gulf Air's policy regarding the transportation of sports equipment or musical instruments due to the lack of defined data. Please consult Gulf Air's official guidelines directly for accurate details.
Wi-Fi is available on Gulf Air flights.
airport information
Most popular Gulf Air airports
Amenities at airport
information
Distance to city center
5 kmCar connection
E11, Exit D70Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport
Shopping
- Shops are located in all terminals, with major outlets including Duty-Free, Boots, and WHSmith
Parking
- Parking available at Terminals 1, 2, and 3, approximately 7.5€ (AED 30) per hour
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities
Shower
- Yes
Lounge
- Lounges available in all terminals, including the Marhaba Lounge and Emirates Lounge
Lost and Found Office
- Located in all terminals, contact information provided at information desks
Public transport options for Dubai
- Bus: 13B, 32C, 43, 44, 48
- Metro: Red Line
Amenities at airport
information
Distance to city center
3 kmCar connection
F Ring Road, Exit 12Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport
Shopping
- Shops are available, including duty-free and luxury brands like Harrods and Gucci
Parking
- Parking available with options for short-term and long-term parking, approximately 1.3€ (QAR 5) per hour
Dining
- Various restaurants are located in the terminal, including fast food and intertiol cuisine. Top options include Burger King and Qataf Café.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available throughout the airport, with clear sigge
Hotel
- Hotels within walking distance, including the Oryx Airport Hotel inside the terminal.
Shower
- Showers are available in the lounges, with access included in lounge entry fees
Lounge
- Lounges available, including the Al Mourjan Business Lounge
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal near the information desk
Car Rental
- Car rental services are available from major providers like Avis and Hertz, located in the arrivals area
Public transport options for Doha
- Bus 727, Hamad Intertiol Airport T1, 15 km
Amenities at airport
information
Distance to city center
30 kmCar connection
Airport Road, Exit 8Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport
Shopping
- Shops are available in all terminals, including duty-free and local brands
Parking
- Parking available at both short-term and long-term lots, approximately 0.75€ (SAR 3) per hour
Dining
- Restaurants are located in various terminals, offering Middle Eastern, fast food, and intertiol cuisine.
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal
WC
- Available throughout the airport in the airport
Hotel
- Hotels within walking distance, including the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Shower
- Showers are available in some lounges
Lounge
- Lounges available, including Al-Fursan and Plaza Premium Lounges
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located in the arrivals area of each terminal
Car Rental
- Car rental services are available from major companies like Avis and Hertz
Public transport options for Riyadh
- Bus Line 7, King Khalid Intertiol Airport stop, 35 km
