Gulf Air Baggage Allowance

We do not think it will be considered as a personal item. Rather, it might be considered as another cabin bag which might have to be put in check-in. 

Yes, you can use the carton box. Please be mindful that the carton be of required weight and size, which is given in the conten above, and shall have flat surface. If you bring any baggage more than cabin bag, then it might be asked to be shifted to the check-in luggage. 

Yes, you cann take a laptop bag in addition to cabin baggage fo 6 kg.

LED TV shall be packed separately. It allows LED TV of 50 inches screen size for free.

You can take the Golf bag free of cost and in addition to the free allowance check in baggage, but the weight has to be up to 15kg. You will be allowed to bring one golf bag containing one set of clubs, balls, one pair of golf shoes and one umbrella,

The query is not clear. Are you referring to TV bag? Please inform clearly what is being carried in cabin and check-in baggage, so that we can help you.

You must check with the Gulf Air whether it will provide 'through check in' right up to Istanbul so that you do not have to collect and then re-checkin baggage. Secondly, University students are allowed additional free check-in bag of up to 23 kg but only on Gulf Air operated flights. So, you might have to pay charges for excess baggage when the airline changes to Turkish. 

Yes, it is allowed. Size has to be 51cms (20ins) x Height 31cms (12ins) x Width 76cms (30ins). The cardboard shall not be of irregular size and must have flat surfaces.

Generally, the rule followed by airlines is to allow a minimum of 2 litres of alcohol in check in bag. If you buy at duty free and carry in cabin, that shall be accompanied by the receipt and the packing shall not be opened. 

yes, it can be used. L+B+H shall be less than 162 cm.

We do not think this is right.

If you are carrying cardboard carton as check in baggage, till recently the airline was asking not to carry other check in bags along with one carton. Whether that policy is now changed and it is allowing regular check in bags along with the cardboard boxes is not clear. Please this clarification from the airline.

Yes, these can be carried.

2 pcs of 23 kg each is the free check in baggage allowance for Economy class ticket. Single ticket or PNR is same, allowance has to be same.

What quantity of chocolates are you planning to take in cabin?

On your route, free check-in baggage allowance is 2 bags of 23 kg each. The excess baggage charge is of extra bag of up to 23 kg. It is $120.

This is an item which shall ideally be checked in.
 

You have not mentioned the place of origin of flight and the cabin class in which you would be flying. In the absence of this information, we can not tell the free allowance.

1 cabin bag of 6 kg is allowed free. You can additionally take one personal item. 2 bags of 23 kg each is the check in baggage allowance.

Please note that we are not the Gulf Air airline. Also, when you visit the airline website, it asks for captcha. Just tick the captcha and you will be through to the page.

If you have to bring cardboard box as check in baggage, then only single carton box can be brought and it is the only check in bag you would be able to carry. Our suggestion will be to carry only check in bags, not carton.
 

Allowance is 2 bags of 23 kg each in check-in baggage for economy class travel.

Laptop allowed in a separate laptop bag in addition to cabin bag of 6 kg.

It has to be in a case with same dimension and weight limits as that of cabin bag.
 

It is 2 bags of 23 kg each for your route.

You have to check for the size and dimensions of the car package. If this is within the permitted allowance limits of 158 cm in L+B+H, then it can be taken for free. If this is within the overall weight limit allowance for you, there is nothing to be paid. Otherwise, if total weight is more than free allowance, then excess baggage fee will apply as well.

Only one carton box will be allowed and that too in place of the check in bags.

You have not mentioned the route of flight and cabin class of travel. TV of this size is allowed to be taken in check in baggage provided the weight and linear dimensions are also within permitted allowance limits. Whether 1 bag of up to 23 kg is allowed or not along with TV for free can be told only when we know the route and cabin class of your travel.

You have read the policy wrong on our site. It mentions the baggage policy which is effective from 1 November 2019. If tickets have been booked in June, the old allowance policy applies. Please go by what the customer care of the airline has mentioned.

No, it will be taken as another cabin baggage and you might be asked to check in one of these.

It is 2 check in bags of 23 kg each.

Only one piece of cardboard box will be allowed as check in baggage and its dimensions shall not be more than the ones given in the content above. Carton shall not be irregular in shape, not be tied around with ropes or fabrics.

LED Tv of up to 50 inches screen size would be allowed in check in baggage provided the linear dimensions of the package does not exceed 158 cm. Weight shall also be within your permissible allowance limits, otherwise charges will apply.

You are most likely be asked to pack it in check in baggage.

This has to go through the cargo route.

TV will be the third check in baggage and this will have to be paid for. 

It can be carried in check in baggage with separate packing. But, it will be considered as 1 check-in baggage itself. So, the weight shall be less than 23 kg and size not more than 158 cm in linear dimensions. 

Up to 50 inches screen size of TV is allowed in check in baggage. 

All of these items are best checked-in. Liquids can be taken in cabin if these are less than 100 ml and are taken in a separate transparent tamper evident plastic bag. No sharp objects allowed inside cabin.

Yes, these can be taken in check in baggage. The TV package weight and size shall meet the free allowance limits if these are to be taken for free. Otherwise, overweight or overweight charges will have to be paid.

Gulf Air previously had this policy of not allowing one carton box and one check-in baggage on its routes. However, this seems to have gone for most of the routes except for some India-bound routes of the airline. 

We think you would be allowed to take 1 carton box (which is not irregular in shape) and 1 check-in bag since your flight is Philippines bound. The carton box size linear dimensions shall not be more than 62 linear inches. However, for better confirmation, you shall also speak to the airline customer service agent at the departure airport.

Carry-on bag shall be 6 kg and in addition to it, an a camera can be taken in cabin as a personal item.

At first, we are not the Gulf Air airlines. We are an independent website providing helpful airline information to travelers. You can take 5 litres zam zam water in addition to free check-in baggage allowance. Your allowance in economy check-in is 2 bags of 23 kg each. So, you can take 5 litres zamzam water either within this allowance or in addition to it. Do not exceed the weight limit from 23 kg in one check-in bag, else you will have to pay charges.

LED TVs have to be checked in.

No liquid more than 100 ml allowed except baby milk and medicines in cabin baggage. That too shall be packed in a transparent tamper evident bag. 

Please provide complete details, such as route of travel, cabin class or fare type.

As per the airline policy, you are allowed to take musical instruments in check-in baggage only. However, since many other airlines allow it in cabin also, please check with the local airport office of the airline as well or its customer service. 

Yes, these can be taken. Size shall not exceed Length 51cms (20ins) x Height 31cms (12ins) x Width 76cms (30ins) for each. These shall be flat and no fabric shall be wrapped around it.

No, airline clearly mentions that either 1 carton of up to 23 kg weight or 2 check in bags of 23 kg each would be allowed. It will not allow a mix of both.

You have not mentioned the class of travel. However, If it is economy basic or deal ticket, 1 check in bag of 23 kg is allowed free. If this is economy redemption and freedom fares, allowance is 2 check-in bags of 23 kg each. Cabin allowance is of 6 kg per person.

Do you not have any cabin baggage? Either of these can be taken, not both if you have cabin bag as well.

If you want to take it free within permmisible limits, then 1 TV +1 check in bag is okay. 

2 bags of 23 kg each is the check in baggage allowance and 1 cabin bag of 6 kg is also free.

You might have to pay for the stroller.

Laptop can be carried in addition to cabin bag without any charge. 

This will increase the weight and number of pieces of Checkin baggage which might entail payment of charges. You can not claim free allowance for cabin baggage if it has been clubbed with check in baggage. 

We suggest you take only cabin bag+Laptop. 

PLease note that you are not allowed to take regular check in bags when you take the cardboard box in check in bag. The carton shall not be more than 46 cm by 46 cm by 46 cm in dimensions and weight shall not be more than 23 kg. 

Yes, it is allowed. Infants are allowed 1 cabin bag of 3kg +stroller/push chair + car seat +15 kg check in baggage allowance.

Size of a check in bag shall be max 95 cm by 75 cm by 45 cm.

Yes these can be carried as you have mentioned in proper packing. 

It is 6 kg for 1 cabin bag per passenger for Economy class travelers.

No, only 1 cabin bag is allowed.

It is 1 check in bag of 23 kg.

It is baggage + things which shall be up to 23 kg weight.

This is fine. You just have to check that free allowance is of 2 bags of 23 kg each. Economy class has two allowance. Freedom and Friendly redemption tickets of Economy class have this allowance. 

42 inches screen size is the max TV size allowed.

You might have to take it in cargo as it is more than 42 inches in screen size.

You have not mentioned the cabin class of travel. Allowance is 1 check in bag of 23 kg for economy deal or saver tickets and 2 bags of 23 kg each for economy freedom and friendlyredemption tickets. Cabin allowance is 1 bag of 6 kg for economy passengers. 

Business class passengers allowed 2 bags of 32 kg each and 1 cabin bag of 9 kg. 

It might not be allowed along with 2 check in bags. 

No, you are not allowed to bring 3 pcs for free. If carton is being carried, then only single carton (no check in bags) is allowed. If it is 2 check in bags as well, then these have to be within 23 kg weight limit for each if this is to be carried for free. 

No, this mix is not allowed. If carton is being taken then only a carton is to be taken, not the check in bags. Otherwise, you take 2 check in bags and no carton.

Only 1 pcs of carton would be allowed, no other check in baggage. 

Either only 1 carton box or 2 check in bags are allowed. Two cartons are not allowed per passenger.

2 bags of 32 kg in checkin allowed in business class. 1 cabin bag of 9 kg also free.

Yours is an economy Basic ticket which entitles you to 1 check in bag of 23 kg and 1 cabin bag of 6 kg. 

Yes, that is right. Plus you can take another 9 kg in cabin baggage as free allowance.

The airline will allow only 1 carton box. It will allow 2 check in bags, though. Size is okay. 

TV more than 42 inches have to be carried in check-in baggage on payment of certain charges.

There is an update. We would like to inform you that the airline does not permit 2nd cardboard box to be carried. It allows only 1 cardboard of size 46 cm by 46 cm by 46 cm instead of 2 check in bags of 23 kg each.

Economy class passenger are allowed 1 cabin bag of 6 kg and Business class or Falcon members are allowed 9 kg in cabin luggage.

This shall be okay. 

Since the bag is more than 23 kg, it will have to be paid for. It is allowed but after 23 kg, there is a charge for 6 kg excess weight.

Yes, that can be done.

We will not be able to access the details since we do not have your last name. 

That shall not be a problem provided size and weight restrictions are met.

Sum of dimensions shall not be more than 158 cm (L+b+H) for each bag.

It is better to avoid taking it. 

Cartons would not be allowed in mix bag conditions. This is considered on per person basis. So, if there are two cartons to be carried, these shall be carried together under the name of 1 passenger only. Carton +check-in bags combinations are not allowed.

If yours is economy deal or classic ticket, allowance is 1 bag of 23 kg for each passenger. And, if ticket is Economy freedom or redemption fares, then allowance is 2 bags of 23 each per passenger. 

We are not able to access this with the information you have provided. Please specify the route of travel and cabin class booked.

What is the cabin class of travel?

IT has to be sent through cargo. Max size allowed is 42 inches screen size of TV as a part of check in baggage allowance.

2 bags of 23 kg each is the free check in allowance per adult or child passenger. 6 kg cabin allowance also free.

Carton box and regular check in bag shall not be taken together because this mix is not allowed to be taken in check in baggage. 

These are allowed but have to be flat-bottomed and shall not be irregular in shape. It would be good if you could avoid taking cartons to the extent possible. 

Your baggage is oversized. You will have to pay for it. 

Please note that you are allowed 2 check in bags of up to 23 kg each free. If you take three check in bags, then charges have to be paid for 1 additional bag. If you take more than 23 kg in one bag, even then the additional charges have to be paid. One more thing, you are not allowed to take one check in bag and one carton box. A mix of check in bag and carton box is not allowed.

2 bags of 23 kg each is free check in baggage allowance and 6 kg in cabin is free cabin allowance.

Your allowance would be mentioned on the ticket. If ticket booked is freedom or redemption fare, then allowance is 2 bags of 23 kg each in check-in per passenger. You can take 1 cabin bag of 6 kg and additional laptop bag.

TVs have to be taken in check in baggage.

If it is Classic or Deal ticket, allowance is 1 check in bag of 23 kg and if this is a Redemption or Freedom fare ticket, then allowance is 2 bags of 23 kg each per adult or child passenger. Cabin allowance is 6 kg for economy class travellers.

This size is okay. Size of check in bag shall not be more than 158 cm in sum of dimemsions and yours is 148 cm which is okay. 

Are you planning to take the carton boxes? If yes, it would be good if you could avoid taking these and take proper check in bags instead. 

Please note that combination of 1 proper luggage and 1 carton box will not be accepted in combintation. There is no ban on carton boxes as such but these have to flat bottomed, shall not be of irregular shape and shall not be tied around with ropes or fabric (which makes the box irrengular shaped). 

For better clarity, please check with the airline as well. 

Size is okay. Early check in is allowed up to 24 hours prior to scheduled departure time of flight. Yes, cabin allowance of 6 kg and 1 personal item can be carried.

Just realised that we have got the information that 'combination ' of regular check in bag and carton is not allowed by airlines. Electric oven and mixer can be taken in check in. 

Either a laptop or a guitar shall be carried with the backpack.

Only irregular carton boxes, or the ones which are tied around with ropes, blankets or other fabrics are not allowed because these get struck in machines for security scanning  purposes. 

If you add one more bag, you will be charged for it. We do not recommend you to do it.

These are taken separately. Cabin bag of 6 kg for economy + laptop.

Flat bottom carton box which is not irregular in shape is allowed as free check-in baggage.

Yes, it can be taken for free in check in baggage in packed condition and bearing packing of original company. This can be taken in addition to check-in baggage allowance. 

2 bags of 23 kg is the minimum free check in baggage for economy class.

Please specify which items do you want to take?

If ticket mentions 2 pcs per person, then each bag is of 23 kg. So, it will be 4 bags of 23 kg each for the two of you. Cartons can be taken but these shall not be irregular in size. 

Toys have to be checked in. If it is battery operated, it has to be removed and packed separately.

Depends on what type of sweets and food are being carried.

You seem to have booked with the agency because this reference code is not working on airline website. Please check with the agency and ask it to provide you the airline booking reference number so that you can check your ticket details.

There shall be a check in baggage allowance. We think this is 2 bags of 23 kg each in check-in in economy class. 1 Cabin bag of up to 6 kg can also be taken free.

You have to check the ticket to tell us that, or ask the agency which booked tickets for you, Minimum you can take is 1 bag of 23 kg in check in and 1 cabin bag of 6 kg while flying in economy.

Whether it is 1 bag of 23 kg each or 2 bags of 23 kg each depends on what type of economy fare ticket you have bought.

Yes, that is right. You can take 2 check in bags of 23 kg each per passenger.

Normally, this does not happen unless there is an agreement between the two airlines. So, you will have to check this with the airlines.

No, this can not be done

This will be right if ticket booked is Economy Friendly and Redemption fare type.

Yes, the size is okay to be carried as check in baggage.

Economy class passengers are allowed 6 kg weight bag in cabin and 9 kg in business class.

2 pcs of 23 kg each.

Within economy, there are two fare types. The Economy Deal and Classic fares have 1 bag of 23 kg and Economy Friendly and Redemption fares allow 2 bags of 23 kg each. Which of these are you booked on? Economy class (all fare types) also allow 1 cabin bag of 6 kg. 

Economy class travelers are allowed 6 kg and Falcon travelers (Business class) 9 kg cabin allowance. 

It is 6 kg for economy class and 9 kg for business class per passenger. 

2 bags of 23 kg each in heck-in are allowed for economy friendly and redemption fare tickets. Cabin allowance is only 6 kg for economy class travelers.

It will 1 bag of 23 kg each for economy Basic and Deal tickets and 2 bags of 23 kg each for economy friendly and redemption tickets. Which of these two types of economy class ticket have you booked? Cabin allowance is 6 kg per passenger. Pleae check for the size limits as well. 1 check in bag shall not be more than 95 cm by 75 cm by 45 cm.

Economy class travelers are allowed only 6 kg cabin bag + 1 personal item which can be a laptop.

Laptop can be carried in addition to cabin baggage allowance. Weight of laptop bag shall not exceed 3 kg.

For economy deal and basic fares, allowance is 1 pcs of 23 kg each and for Economy friendly and freedom fares, allowance is 2 bags of 23 kg each. Cabin baggage allowance is 6 kg per passenger for economy class.

You have not mentioned the cabin class of travel. And, you have also not mentioned which fare type has been booked. For economy it will be 2 bags of 23 kg each and 1 bag of 6 kg in cabin. However, if ticket is Economy Deal or Basic, allowance will be only 1 bag of 23 kg.

It will be charged for and it shall not be more than 32 kg in one check in bag

No liquid more than 100 ml will be allowed. All such liquids less than 100 ml have to be put in resealable plastic bags. Please check the dimensions of your cabin bag. These shall be as per allowance limits 115 cm in l+b+h

No single check in bag shall be more than 32 kg. So, if you want to carry 40 kg, it has to be in two check in bags of given sum of dimensions. And, you will have to pay excess baggage charges for brining more weight that your ticketed allowance.

If you increase the weight of any one check in pcs beyond 23 kg and up to 32 kg, there are extra charges to be paid for it.

You might have to send TV more than 42 inches through the cargo route. 

If it  is economy basic or deal ticket, allowance is 1 check in bag of 23 kg and if this is economy friendly and redemption ticket, allowance is 2 bags of 23 kg each. 

From where are you flying? 

Dimensions of check in bag shall not exceed 95 cm by 75 cm by 45 cm.

You allowance is either 1 pcs of 23 kg or 2 pcs of 23 kg in check in baggage depending on which fare ticket you have booked. We are very sorry for later reply.

If it is Gulf airline flight on both legs, you can ask for through check in of baggage to final destination when at the airport counter. For baggage allowance it will be 1 bag of 23 kg or 2 bags of 23 kg each depending on which economy fare ticket you have bought? There are two classifications within economy class for which baggage allowances are different. Do tell us you economy fare type and we will tell about the baggage allowance.

Free Allowance shall be 1 pcs of 23 kg. If you want to take more, it can be done up to 32 kgs but will have to pay for excess baggage.

PLease mention which route are you flying?

Size of check in bag shall be up to 95 cm by 75 cm by 45 cm.

About $100 is to be paid to for more weight that free allowance in check-in

It will be 2 pcs of 23 kg each Dimensions of check in bag shall be less than 215 cm in sum of dimensions.

It is 2 pcs of 23 kg each in check in baggage

TV of more than 42 inches is to be sent through cargo route

It has to be 2 bags of 23 kg each. Hand baggage allowance is 6 kg for economy class and 9 kg for business class passengers.

5 litres of Zamzam water can be taken in check in baggage in addition to the allowance. You can carry it separate from check in bags.

You have not mentioned which cabin class you have booked. If this is, economy, there are four fare types within it. Economy Deal and Basic tickets allow you 1 bag of 23 kg. Economy Friendly and Freedom fares allow 2 bags of 23 kg each in check in. Business class, also called Falcon class in Gulf Air, allows you 2 bags of 32 kg each.

Please mention the routes and cabin classes booked.

If the TV is being carried as one piece of check in baggage out of the permitted allowance of 2 bags, then it will be allowed because the screen size is less than 42 inches. Please also check that the size limits of TV package are observed. This can be carried for free in these limits.

First check with the airline whether the baggage will be coming in another flight or not. If baggage is lost, you can report it to the airline or the airport police station for lost baggage. 

Two adults and one child will have same check in baggage allowance as that of adults. You have not mentioned the cabin class of travel. 

For economy basic and deal tickets, allowance is 1 bag of 23 kg per adult passenger and for economy friendly and freedom tickets, it is 2 bags of 23 kg each per adult passenger. Business class passengers allowed 2 bags of 32 kg each. Cabin baggage allowance is 6 kg for economy and 9 kg for business class adult passengers.

Infants allowed 15 kg check in baggage and 3 kg cabin allowance.

Please tell what type of ticket is booked under economy class on the airline? 

Which cabin class and fare type are you flying on?

Which fare type ticket under Economy have you bought? There are four fare types and each has a different allowance. Economy Deal and Basic fare allow 1 bag of 23 kg for adults, and Economy Friendly and Freedom redemption tickets allow 2 bags of 23 kg each for adults. 1 cabin bag of 6 kg is also allowed free for adults in economy class (all fares). For infants, the allowance is limited to only 15 kg check in bag and 3 kg cabin bag. 

You shall buy Economy class Friendly and Freedom fare Redemption tickets if you want to take 2 bags of 23 kg each in check in luggage. Size of each check in bag shall not be more than 95 cm by 75 cm by 45 cm. 

It can be allowed in checck in baggage.

There shall not be any problem

Please check with the airline once by contacting their local office in order to avoid hassles later on. 

Yes, it is okay to carry 5 litre of zam zam water in addition to check in baggage allowance. 

It depends on which economy fare ticket has been bought. It can be either 1 bag of 23 kg (Economy Deal and Economy Basic) or 2 bags of 23 kg each (Economy Friendly and Economy Freedom fares redemptions)

It will be allowed but you will have to pay excess baggage fee for carrying an additional check-in baggage.

TV is more than 42 inches screen size, it will be sent through the cargo route.

You have to tell which fare type within economy class have you bought.

Yes, you can bring one laptop bag and one hand baggage in carry on luggage.

You might be asked to pack some items in check in. 

No, it has to be checked in

Up to 42 inches TV is allowed as a part of check in baggage. So, one TV is counted as one check in bag. If you have to bring two, then in order to carry these free, you will not have to bring check in bags. 

Which cabin class and fare ticket have you booked? Allowance is 6 kg cabin baggage for economy travellers and in check-in luggage, there are two categories for economy. One allows you 1 bag of 23 kg and the other allows you 2 bags of 23 kg each. 

Yes, it will be acceptable. Cabin bag shall be 6 kg on Gulf Air for economy class travelers.

You have not mentioned which fare type within Economy class has been booked. For SAS, the SAS Go fare allows 1 bag of 23 kg in check in baggage, SAS Plus allows 2 bags of 23 kg each. Similarly, Gulf Air allows 1 pcs of 23 kg in Economy Deal and Basic fares, and 2 pcs of 23 kg each in Economy Friendly and Freedom fares. If you fly with higher baggage than allowance as per your ticket on any of the airline, excess baggage charges will apply for that airline.

SAS and Gulf Air are not codeshare partners, therefore, individual allowances and excess baggage charges apply.

This has to be checked in and can be carried as a part of free luggage allowance. If you want to carry in cabin, please speak to customer service as you might have to buy a seat for it.

Yes, it can be carried free of charge.

Hand baggage in economy class shall be of 6 kg. Additional laptop bag is fine.

No. The moment you make more pcs of check in bags within same weight allowance, you have to pay additional baggage fee.

Economy passengers shall have 6 kg in cabin luggage.

You have not mentioned the cabin class of travel.

You are allowed to bring one briefcase and one cabin bag of total weight 9kg is free allowance.

Yes, the rule is introduced of late. It says that the carton box shall not be irregular in shape, or wrapped with ropes, blanket or any other fabric. It shall be flat-bottomed.

yes, this will be accepted. 

An infant is entitles to a 15 kg check in baggage allowance. In addition, the infant is entitled to one car seat and one stroller. All this will be free of charge.

Yes, for the business class passengers check in baggage allowance is 2 pcs of 32 kg each. 

The check in bag shall not be more than 95 cm by 75cm by 45 cm in three dimensions. 

Yes, it can be more than 23 kg and go till 32 kg but charges will have to be paid. So, we do not suggest you spend money. Instead, take 2 check in bags as per permitted allowance. The pre-paid excess baggage charge is $90 or $100 for carrying more than 23 kg but less than 32 kg.

Within Economy class, which fare type ticket is it? Economy deal and basic fares are allowed 1 check in bag of 23 kg and the Economy Friendly and Redemption fares allow 2 bags of 23 kg each. So, please check which fare type ticket is it. 

However, cabin allowance is of 6 kg for economy class passenger.

You allowance calculation is correct. For addtional 23 kg bag, you have to pay USD 90 when buy online or USD 100 at airport counter. IF you want to buy online, you shall do it 25 hours before departure time of flight.

It shall be sent through cargo route.

Since the size of TV is more than 42 inches, it has to be shipped through cargo route. Please check with the airline for cargo rates.

The rule is that if the cabin baggage is not able to fit under the seat or in the overhead cabin, it shall be taken in check in baggage. So, dimensions for cabin baggage are 17 inches by 15 inches by 12 inches. And, your bag of musical instrument will not fit there. So, there are good chances that the airline officials might ask you to check it in. 

No, this is not allowed. Clubbing to make single piece of 46 kg would not be allowed.

The eticket number given is wrong. Have you booked with some agency?