CHECKED BAGGAGE
Checked baggage allowances on tickets issued wholly on Gulf Air operated flights
Total weight:
- First Class passengers: 50 kgs
- Business Class passengers: 40 kgs
- Economy Class passengers: 30 kgs
Children, aged 2 years and older, travelling on Gulf Air operated services, get the same checked baggage allowance as adults (within that allowance can include a child’s collapsible stroller/pushchair and a child’s car seat). Infants, aged under 2 years, get a special allowance of 10kgs for checked baggage, plus a collapsible stroller/pushchair and an infant car seat.
If you are a Gold or Silver member of the Gulf Air Frequent flyer programme, you also receive an additional baggage allowance over and above the applicable allowance for your journey, free of charge. This will be handled at the airport Customer Service staff when you present your membership details. The extra allowance when travelling on flights operated by Gulf Air is:
- Gold – an additional 20kgs
- Silver – an additional 15kgs
In line with IATA regulations and the legislation of many countries, no single piece of checked baggage may weigh more than 32kgs. If it exceeds 32kgs, you will be asked to repack the bag by our Customer Service staff.
Please read this notice, if you have baggage to check in for a flight with Gulf Air.
Prohibited items as baggage:
For safety reasons in the aviation industry, the carriage of certain articles is prohibited by law and must not be carried in passenger's cabin or checked baggage. Find details of the prohibited items.
TRAVELLING WITH OTHER AIRLINES ON YOUR GULF AIR TICKET
Codeshare Flights:
Passengers who purchase tickets for travel on a codeshare flight (i.e., a flight with a Gulf Air flight number, but operated by another airline) are subject to the checked baggage policy of the airline operating that flight. Learn more about all our codeshare flights.
If your ticket includes a connection to/from a codeshare flight not operated by Gulf Air, the baggage policy of the carrier operating the first segment of your itinerary applies for all flights until you reach your destination.
Example 1:
Travelling between Dubai and Amman via Bahrain:
Dubai to Bahrain - operated by Gulf Air
Bahrain to Amman with a Gulf Air flight number – but the flight operated by Royal Jordanian Airlines
The baggage rules of Gulf Air would apply to your journey from Dubai to Amman
Example 2
Travelling between Amman and Dubai via Bahrain:
Amman to Bahrain with a Gulf Air flight number – but the flight operated by Royal Jordanian Airlines
Bahrain to Dubai - operated by Gulf Air
The baggage rules of Royal Jordanian would apply to your journey from Amman to Dubai
Gulf Air Codeshare flights operated by American Airlines to and from the USA or Canada, have a special piece concept applicable
First & Business Class
Two checked pieces, provided that the total linear dimensions (height + width + depth) for each bag does not exceed 158cms (62 inches) and the weight of each bag does not exceed 32kgs (70 lbs).
Economy
For flights to the USA and Canada, two checked pieces, provided the total linear dimensions (height + width + depth) for both bags added together does not exceed 273cms (107 inches) and the weight of each bag does not exceed 23kgs (50 lbs).
For flights from USA and Canada one checked piece, provided that the total linear dimensions (height + width + depth) does not exceed 158cms (62 inches) and the weight of the bag does not exceed 23kgs (50 lbs).
Bags that weigh more than 23kgs (50 lbs) but below 32kgs (70 lbs) will incur a fixed overweight charge of US$50.00 for economy passengers. Any passengers wishing to carry an additional piece(s) over an above their free allowance will be charged as per American Airlines policy which is available on their website.
Infants
Regardless of class infants will be allowed one checked piece, provided that the total linear dimensions (height + width + depth) does not exceed 158cms (62 inches) and the weight of the bag does not exceed 23kgs (50 lbs).
For further information on baggage allowances for flights operated by American Airlines go to aa.com.
Gulf Air tickets issued for travel on other Airlines to/from the USA and Canada
If you purchase a Gulf Air ticket to/from the USA or Canada that involves a connection with a flight operated by another airline (for American Airlines see policy above), your free baggage allowance is based on a combination of how many piece(s) you can carry and a maximum weight per individual piece. Individual airlines have varying policies on this, please refer to their website to ensure you have the most up to date information as to your baggage allowance and any potential charges before you set out on your journey.
Gulf Air tickets issued for travel on other Airlines excluding the USA and Canada
If you purchase a Gulf Air ticket that involves a connection with a flight operated by an airline, that is not a Gulf Air codeshare partner; the baggage allowance of that operating airline applies to their flight irrespective of where you have commenced your journey. Please see the baggage allowance on the website of the airline you will be travelling on and plan accordingly.
Separate tickets or no through check-in facility to an onward destination
Please note that if you hold separate tickets for your journey or if your baggage cannot be checked through to your final destination (i.e., if you must claim your baggage due to immigration clearance or airport restrictions requiring you to recheck your baggage with your next airline), you will be subject to the applicable baggage allowance of the airline operating each flight.
EXCESS BAGGAGE CHARGES
Gulf Air as a full service carrier provides a generous baggage allowance policy for our customers. For any baggage carried over the free baggage allowances, a charge will be levied at the airport by our Customer Service staff.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
The items of Sporting Equipment below are not included as part of your checked baggage allowance and, as such, there is a nominal handling fee of USD30 per item in each direction, which is payable at the airport in local currency. Each item must not exceed the maximum single piece weight of 32kgs. The allowable items are defined as follows:
Bicycle – One non motorized bicycle, which must be placed in a purpose designed protective bag, case or cardboard box. Gulf Air will not supply bicycle boxes. Pedals must be removed, handlebars fixed in line with the frame and tyres deflated to avoid potential damage.
Cricket – One purpose designed cricket coffin or kit bag, which can include bats, pads, balls, wickets and bails
Diving equipment – One purpose designed diving kit bag that can contain 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 must be empty or carriage will not be accepted
Golf Bag – One golf bag containing one set of clubs, balls, one pair of golf shoes and one umbrella, which all must be held with in a purpose designed golf travel bag
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 plus one pair of ski boots in boot bag
Ten pin bowling – Purpose designed bowling ball bag containing a maximum of 4 bowling balls
Due to the large dimensions and associated difficulties caused at the airport, Gulf Air does not accept the following sporting items as regular checked baggage, but would be happy to put you in touch with our Cargo division to accommodate the following items:
Surfboards; Windsurf boards and sails; kayaks; hand gliders
CABIN BAGGAGE First & Business Class:
One bag (maximum dimensions 55 x 40 x 30cms
or
One garment carrier (maximum width 20cms or 8 inches),
Plus
One briefcase (maximum dimensions 45 x 40 x 30cms or 18 x 14 x 8 inches).
Total weight: 9kgs
Economy Class:
One bag (maximum dimensions 45 x 40 x 30cms or 17 x 15 x 12 inches)
Total weight: 6kgs
Infant (All Classes):
One bag (maximum dimensions 44 x 35 x 20cms or 18 x 14 x 8 inches)
Total weight: 3kgs
Note: For more information, please contact your nearest Gulf Air Office.