Airline Guide · Middle East
Gulf Air (GF)
The flag carrier of Bahrain and one of the oldest airlines in the Middle East.
GF airline facts
IATA Code
GF
ICAO Code
GFA
Callsign
Gulf Air
Country
Bahrain
Headquarters
Muharraq
Region
Middle East
Alliance
Independent
Founded
1950
Gulf Air hubs
Primary airports where Gulf Air concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: GF
Where is Gulf Air based?
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Gulf Air (IATA: GF, ICAO: GFA) is headquartered in Muharraq, Bahrain. The airline was founded in 1950 and operates a fleet of approximately 40 aircraft.
What is Gulf Air's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Gulf Air is GF. The ICAO code is GFA. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Gulf Air".
Which alliance does Gulf Air belong to?
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Gulf Air is an independent airline and does not belong to any of the three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld), though it may have codeshare partnerships with other carriers.
What are Gulf Air's primary hubs?
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Gulf Air operates primary hubs at BAH. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Gulf Air have?
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Gulf Air operates a fleet of approximately 40 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Gulf Air founded?
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Gulf Air was founded in 1950, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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