Table of Contents
- Fare Types
- Check-in baggage allowance
- Cabin baggage allowance
- Baggage for USA or Canada flights
- Excess Baggage Charges
- At airport
- At contact centers
- Pre-paid online
- Special Baggage (LED TV, Cartons, ZamZam water, etc.)
Fare Types
| Economy | Falcon Gold |
| Light | Smart |
| Smart | Flex |
| Flex |
Check-in Baggage Allowance
The new policy of free allowance of check-in baggage is based on piece-system, as a departure from the weight-system for some of the routes earlier. Besides this general policy which is given in the chart below, there are certain specific exceptions. The allowances for those exceptions are also provide in the content after the general allowance chart.
| Economy Light | 2 bags of 23 kg each |
| Economy Smart | 2 bags of 23 kg each |
| Economy Flex | 2 bags of 23 kg each |
| Falcon Gold Smart | 2 bags of 32 kg each |
| Falcon Gold Flex | 2 bags of 32 kg each |
Exceptions for Economy Class Passengers-
Children above 2 years of age are allowed the same allowance as that of adults +1 collapsible stroller/pushchair and a carseat.
Infants are allowed special allowance of 1pcs of 15 kg but they are not entitled to regular allowance. Both children and infants are also allowed to carry a collapsible stroller or a push car or a car seat. Infants can also bring one cabin bag of upto 3 kg weight and 44 x 35 x 20 cm dimensions.
University Students are allowed 1 extra check in bag of up to 23 kg weight. To avail it, they have to present acceptance letter or valid student visa at airport.
Addiitonal Allowances for Falconflyer Members
However, if the passengers are also its frequent flyer program members, then they are entitled to additional allowances.
- Falcon Black members - 1 extra bag of up to 32 kg
- Falcon Gold members- 1 extra bag of up to 23 kg
- Falcon Silver members- 1 extra bag of up to 15 kg
Each bag shall not weigh more than 32 kg and its length, breadth and height shall not be more than 95, 75 and 45 cms respectively.
Codeshare flights
On the codeshare flights, the airline has a very clear policy. If Gulf Air is the first carrier and the connecting flight bears the flight number of Gulf Air but is operated by another carrier, then the allowance rules of Gulf Air will apply. However, if the first carrier is that other carrier and the connecting flight is provided by Gulf Air, then the rules of that first operating carrier will apply.
Cabin or Hand luggage
Gulf Air provides free carry-on baggage allowance as well as given in table below:
|
Economy |
Falcon Gold |
|
1 bag of up to 6 kg |
1 bag of up to 9 kg |
|
45 by 40 by 30 cm |
55 by 40 by 30cm |
Falcon Gold members are allowed to carry either one bag of maximum dimensions 55, 40, 30 cms or one garment bag and one briefcase. Garment carrier shall be of up to 20 cms width and briefcase of 45, 40 , 30 cms. Total weight of baggage shall not be more than 9 kgs per passenger.
Economy class members are allowed to carry one bag of 45, 40, 30 cms. Total weight shall not be more than 6 kgs.
Infants are allowed cabin baggage allowance as well. For them, passengers can carry one bag of 44, 35 and 20 cms. Total weight shall not exceed 3 kgs.
Special Rules of Baggage Allowance on codeshare flights to/from USA and Canada
- If codeshare is operated by American Airlines
Falcon Gold cabin class members are allowed to carry 2 checked in luggage pieces with each weighing not more than 32 kgs and dimensions 158 cms.
Economy class passengers are allowed to carry 2 pieces of total linear dimensions for both bags not more than 273 cms and weight not more than 23 kgs each. If bags weigh more than 23 kg but less than 32 kg, fixed charge per bag of USD 50 will have to be paid.
Infants are also entitled to free checked in luggage allowance and they are entitled to 1 bag of total linear dimensions 158 cms and weight up to 23 kg.
2. If ticket is issued by Gulf Air but flight is operated by another airline to/from USA/Canada
The baggage policy of that carrier would apply.
3. If ticket is issued by Gulf Air but flight is operated by another carrier excluding USA/Canada
Baggage allowance of that carrier will apply in their leg of journey, irrespective of where you began the journey.
Excess Baggage Charges
Zones for the purpose of determining the charges are given below:
Zone 1: GCC, Iran and Iraq
Zone 2: Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent
Zone 3: Far East and Europe.
- At airport – Most expensive
Following are the excess baggage charges per kg levied at the airport for flying on Gulf Air operated flights.
|
Journey |
Economy |
Falcon Gold |
|
Each Extra 23KG bag (or over 23-32KG bag) |
Each Extra 32KG bag |
|
|
Zone 1 to 1 |
$100 |
$145 |
|
Zone 1 to 2 or Zone 2 to 2 |
$130 |
$185 |
|
Zone 1 or 2 to Zone 3 |
$165 |
$240 |
|
Zone 3 to 3 |
$200 |
$290 |
All prices are in USD or equivalent local currencies.
- At World Contact Center or airline office- Less expensive than airport rates
|
Journey |
Economy |
Falcon Gold |
|
Each Extra 23KG bag (or over 23-32KG bag) |
Each Extra 32KG bag |
|
|
Zone 1 to 1 |
$85 |
$120 |
|
Zone 1 to 2 or Zone 2 to 2 |
$110 |
$155 |
|
Zone 1 or 2 to Zone 3 |
$140 |
$200 |
|
Zone 3 to 3 |
$170 |
$240 |
3. Online pre-paid excess charges- The baggage shall be bought at least 25 hrs before the scheduled flight time.
|
Journey |
Economy |
Falcon Gold |
|
Each Extra 23KG bag (or over 23-32KG bag) |
Each Extra 32KG bag |
|
|
Zone 1 to 1 |
$75 |
$110 |
|
Zone 1 to 2 or Zone 2 to 2 |
$100 |
$140 |
|
Zone 1 or 2 to Zone 3 |
$130 |
$180 |
|
Zone 3 to 3 |
$155 |
$220 |
Special Baggage
- LED Tv up to 50 inches screen size are allowed to be carried in check-in baggage. Larger sizes shall be carried in cargo. However, this LED TV in check-in baggage is considered as an additional baggage and is charged for.
- Zamzam water of max 5 kg weight can be carried in addition to free check in baggage allowance for free. Secure packaging shall be done by the company authorized to do it at airport.
- Musical instruments are to be carried in check in baggage only
- You are allowed to bring cardboard cartons of specific size, 51cms (20ins) x Height 31cms (12ins) x Width 76cms (30ins) but weight of each shall not be more than your allowance weight.
Latest 30 of 875 questions
This is allowed on the condition when there is no stopover in Bahrain and Origin city is in network of the airline. However, if there is a stopover, then it has to be of 24 hrs to have one additional check in bag as free allowance.
If you have a stopover in Bahrain, then it has to be of 24 hrs in order to avail the benefit of 9 kg extra per check in bag you are allowed free.
I want to ask like I am travelling from Delhi to Bahrain (2 hours layover) and then to Tbilisi, Georgia. I booked the economy class and it showed of 2 pieces ,so I can take 32 kg of each and one hand bag of 6 kg right. I am on student visa.
I just saw your comment that for cabin bag the total should be 115cm. But when I spoke to their customer service, they told me that each dimensions should be within the limit.. not the total.
Can you please confirm? Thanks
Many times people do not mention the exact size of their baggage and sometimes there is a confusion in (dimensions) height and length. Therefore, we do ask them to consider sum of dimensions. However, individual dimensions are also important.
Please check the website before you give advice.
https://www.gulfair.com/en/help/baggage/baggage-information
They wrote and I quote
" Students traveling in Economy Class to or from any other destination (excluding Bahrain) within our network are eligible for a complimentary 9 kgs additional weight per piece to their ticketed check-in baggage allowance.
If your ticket allows 1 Piece the total weight should not exceed 32 kgs."
This is what their customer service told me too.
Permit us to clarify. In our previous response, we wanted to know whether there is a stopover in Bahrain or not, which you have not replied to. If there is a stopover in bahrain and it is less than 24 hrs, then there is a no extra baggage allowance irrespective of whether the origin and destinations are in network of airline.
IF there is no stopver in Bahrain, then we have to check whether the origin and destination are within the network of the airlines. So, just being in the network does not entitle you to free extra allowance because if there is a stopover in bahrain and it is for less than 24 hrs then extra baggage allowance will not be provided.
PLease visit this link and search for it https://www.gulfair.com/en/contact-us
Any extra 23 kg baggage is allowed for student visa.
If stop in Bahrain is for more than 24 hrs, then extra bag is allowed, otherwise not. Please check the terms and condition of this on the airline website.
I'm flying with gulf air this October. I understand the luggage weight limits are 2 of 32kgs (as I'm a student and flying to germany) and cabin bag of 7 or 8 kgs.
My question is, my cabin bag has two dimensions under the dimension limit and one is around 49-50cm instead of 45cm. So will it be okay to carry as a cabin bag?
Thank you
Sum of dimensions shall be 115cm. There is no automatic provision to increase student baggage allowance by 9 kg in each bag. Do you have stop over in Bahrain or not while flying in economy class? If yes, then for how many hours? If there is no stopover in Bahrain, then you have to check whether the origin and destination are within the Gulf Air network or not.
Yes, 30 kg can be carried in single check in bag. Do check for you baggage allowance based on route of travel and fare ticket bought.
Question- Can I take Gate automatic electric instrument in one check-in baggage, which weigh around 20 kg and fits in check-in baggage of 95cmx75cmx45cm).
and in another check-in baggage, can I take BOSE Multimedia speaker , which weighs 15 kgs?
Thanks
my ticket is economy.
Yes, it can be carried on board within allowance limits of size, weight and number of bag.
Oils in this quantity might not be allowed. We suggest you check this with the airline.
Can I bring a small drone with me on a Gulf Air flight from the UK to Manila (with a 2-3 hour stopover in Bahrain)? If so how does it need to be packed? Does it go in checked-in luggage or as carry-on?
Thank you,
You will have to check the battery. This shall be ideally taken in cabin since Lithium Ion battery is placed in it. The size and weight has to be as per the given allowance limits.
It can be carried in either cabin or check-in but battery has to be removed and carried only in cabin,
Yes, it can be carried in limited amount.
Thanks
Priya
I am a student travelling from Delhi to Amsterdam and i had booked gulf air airline. I have a layover of 16hrs in bahrain. The flight from delhi to Bahrain was operated by gulf air but one from Bahrain to Amsterdam was gulf air operated by KLM airline.
My question is, i have overweight luggage of 6 kgs, am i allowed to carry additional luggage as a student or do i have to buy one.
You can bring 1 additional piece of baggage of 23 kg if you are having a stopover in Bahrain for more than 24 hrs. Another important point to note that this special allowance is applicable only when you are flying to/from the country where your University is. Just being a University student does not entitle you to have free allowance for traveling to any destination.
( 76cm × 51cm ×31cm) size is of the cardboard box, which passengers might want to take as check in baggage.