Gulf Air baggage allowance
Bahrain · Last checked 30 October 2026
How much baggage does a Gulf Air ticket include?
Quick answer: Gulf Air Economy checked baggage on the Gulf, Europe and Sri Lanka routes we checked: Light 25 kg, Smart 30 kg and Flex 35 kg, with 5 kg more on each to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Basic includes no checked bag. The cabin bag is 6 kg on most fares and 7 kg on Basic.
Economy checked baggage by fare and destination
| Economy fare | Gulf, Europe and Sri Lanka | India, Pakistan and Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | None included, must be bought | Not offered |
| Light | 25 kg | 30 kg |
| Smart | 30 kg | 35 kg |
| Flex | 35 kg | 40 kg |
| Redemption (miles) | 35 kg | 35 kg |
- We read these figures from the baggage calculator on gulfair.com on 30 October 2026, for Riyadh–Bahrain, Bahrain–London, Bahrain–Colombo, Bahrain–Kochi, Bahrain–Lahore and Bahrain–Dhaka. The Basic row is from Riyadh–Bahrain. For any other destination, use the calculator on gulfair.com.
- The allowance is a total weight that you can split into up to 5 bags. No single bag may weigh more than 32 kg, and the length + width + height of a bag may not exceed 158 cm.
- Gulf Air says passengers who book directly on gulfair.com get 5 kg more.
- Flights to and from New York count bags instead: 2 bags of up to 23 kg each in Economy, and 2 of up to 32 kg each in Falcon Gold (Business).
- Extra weight bought in advance is sold in 5 kg steps and can be changed up to 24 hours before departure. The prepaid rates are not available at the airport.
Economy cabin baggage
| Economy fare | Cabin bag |
|---|---|
| Basic | 1 bag or briefcase, up to 7 kg |
| Light, Smart, Flex and Redemption | 1 bag or briefcase, up to 6 kg |
- The cabin bag may not exceed 45 × 40 × 30 cm.
- You may also carry a handbag, a laptop, a coat, an umbrella, a small camera and reading matter at no charge.
Baggage for children and infants
- Infants under 2 have one checked bag of up to 10 kg, plus a collapsible stroller and an infant car seat free of charge, and one cabin bag of up to 44 × 35 × 20 cm and 3 kg.
- Children from 2 years get the adult allowance, plus a collapsible stroller and a child car seat free of charge.
Baggage help
Gulf Air official pages
- Gulf Air: baggage information and calculator
- Gulf Air: personal items
- Gulf Air: optional services fees
- Gulf Air: baggage allowances and the 5 kg online booking extra
These are the airline’s own pages. Airlines change baggage rules, so confirm the figures on your ticket or booking confirmation before you fly.
Last checked:
Checked by Anas Ismail on 30 October 2026. We check each figure against the airline’s own pages listed under official pages, and note the date we checked it.