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Quick facts about Gulf Air

Sobre Gulf Air

Gulf Air (IATA: GF, ICAO: GFA) is a BH airline.

Gulf Air is the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain and one of the oldest airlines in the Middle East, operating since 1950. The airline has a rich history as the original pan-Gulf carrier before Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways were founded. Today Gulf Air serves 48 destinations across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia from its Manama hub.

Did you know? Gulf Air was one of the founding members of oneworld when the alliance was launched in 1999, though it later withdrew; and in its early years it operated routes for several Gulf nations before each founded their own national airline.

Gulf Air — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Gulf Air passengers

Main Hubs
Bahrain International (BAH)
Founded
1950 — 76 years of service
Fleet Size
~28 aircraft
Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 737 MAX, Airbus A320neo
Destinations
48+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 23kg checked bag. Business: 46kg (2 bags). Carry-on: 7kg. Allowances vary by route — check fare rules at booking.
Check-in Tips
Gulf Air online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Bahrain International Airport's new passenger terminal opened in 2021 and is one of the most modern in the Middle East.

How to Track Gulf Air Flights

Tracking a Gulf Air flight on Departra is simple. Enter your GF flight number in the search box above — for example, GF100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.