Gulf Air award flights
2 loyalty programs can book Gulf Air award flights: Air Canada Aeroplan and Emirates Skywards.
Programs that book it
2
Schedule opens
Not in our data
Shortest program window
355 days
Air Canada Aeroplan
Alliance
None
Programs that can book Gulf Air
Earliest-opening first. Each one opens on the later of the airline's schedule and its own booking window.
What Gulf Air award flights cost
Miles one way on typical Gulf Air routes, from each program's award chart as the Award Flight Pricer reads it (as of November 2026). Taxes and fees are estimates for the direction shown; open a row to see what's in them. The fewest miles in business on each route are highlighted.
New York–BahrainJFK–BAH · 6,601 mi
Search this route- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy60,000Business90,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$72–76
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Etihad GuestEconomy75,000Business140,000Taxes & fees$29–284
US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Etihad Guest may pass on some partner carrier surcharges.
Bahrain–LondonBAH–LHR · 3,165 mi
Search this route- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy30,000Business40,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$43–88
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Etihad GuestEconomy45,000Business80,000Taxes & fees$15–310
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Etihad Guest may pass on some partner carrier surcharges.
Bahrain–ShanghaiBAH–PVG · 4,252 mi
Search this route- Air Canada AeroplanEconomy40,000Business75,000 (fewest miles)Taxes & fees$43–88
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Aeroplan adds no fuel surcharges; partner flights carry a CA$39 (~$28) booking fee.
- Etihad GuestEconomy60,000Business100,000Taxes & fees$15–310
Local departure taxes and airport charges. Etihad Guest may pass on some partner carrier surcharges.
Transferable points that reach Gulf Air
Through the programs above.
- Amex Membership RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards
- Chase Ultimate RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan
- Citi ThankYou RewardsEmirates Skywards
- Capital One MilesAir Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards
- Bilt RewardsAir Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards
- Marriott BonvoyAir Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards
- Amex Membership Rewards (UK)Emirates Skywards
- Brex RewardsEmirates Skywards
- HSBC Rewards (UK)Emirates Skywards
- Rove MilesAir Canada Aeroplan
Frequently asked questions
Which programs can book Gulf Air award flights?
Air Canada Aeroplan (partner) and Emirates Skywards (partner). Each has its own prices, taxes and rules, so compare a few before you transfer points.
How many miles does Gulf Air business class cost?
The cheapest programs charge, one way: New York–Bahrain 90,000 with Air Canada Aeroplan, Bahrain–London 40,000 with Air Canada Aeroplan and Bahrain–Shanghai 75,000 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Programs that price by date can cost more on busy days.
How much are taxes and fees on Gulf Air award flights?
On New York–Bahrain they run from about $29 one way with Etihad Guest to as much as $284 with Etihad Guest. With Etihad Guest: US September 11 security fee; US international transportation tax. Etihad Guest may pass on some partner carrier surcharges.
Which transferable points can book Gulf Air flights?
Amex Membership Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan and Emirates Skywards), Chase Ultimate Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan), Citi ThankYou Rewards (through Emirates Skywards), Capital One Miles (through Air Canada Aeroplan and Emirates Skywards), Bilt Rewards (through Air Canada Aeroplan and Emirates Skywards), Marriott Bonvoy (through Air Canada Aeroplan and Emirates Skywards) and 4 more. Transfer only once you've found the seat, since transfers usually can't be reversed.
More airlines
Partners and booking windows change. Confirm award space on the program's site before you transfer points.