Gulf Air GF179 Flight Status Today

International flight Gulf Air GF179 takes off from Bahrain (BAH) Bahrain to Madinah (MED) Saudi Arabia. It's operated by Gulf Air. The plane leaves Bahrain International Airport at 09:15 20 January 2026 Asia/Bahrain. The flight is expected to land at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport at 11:35 20 January 2026 Asia/Riyadh. The flight will last about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of GF179 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 55 minutes

GF179 - GFA179 Gulf Air (GF)
BAH Bahrain Bahrain
Flight BAH to MED
MED Madinah Saudi Arabia
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 55 minutes
Departure Bahrain International Airport
IATA: BAHICAO: OBBI
Scheduled 09:15 20 January 2026
Actual 09:09 20 January 2026
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Arrival Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA: MEDICAO: OEMA
Scheduled 11:35 20 January 2026
Estimated 11:25 20 January 2026
None None
GF179 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: XY 4179
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1116 kms / 693 miles
Airline
  • Gulf Air
  • IATA: GF
  • ICAO: GFA
  • Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 110
  • Freight capacity: 9.4 tons
  • Passenger classes: First Class, Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A320neo
  • Callsign: F-OEHL1
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Bahrain
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Current Time in Bahrain: Tuesday 2026-01-20 10:30 AM
  • Current Time in Madinah: Tuesday 2026-01-20 10:30 AM

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Gulf Air Flight GF179 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for Gulf Air GF179 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 1116 km (693 miles).

What is the current status of Gulf Air GF179 flight?

The current status of flight Gulf Air GF179 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the Gulf Air GF179 flight?

All Gulf Air GF179 flights are operated using Airbus A320neo aircraft.

How many Gulf Air GF179 flights are operated a week?

3 flights per week. The Flight Gulf Air GF179 is operated on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday.