Airfare of the Week: Gulf Air Business Class Manila – Rome from $2,186

Our newest Airfare of the Week belongs to Gulf Air, which has round-trip Business Class fares from Manila (MNL) to Rome (FCO) from $2,186.

While Gulf Air isn’t a member of any of the global alliances, this could be a cost-effective way to get to Europe if you can position yourself to Manila.

Here are the full details of this great Business Class airfare from Manila to Rome.

Sample itinerary & pricing

You can book this fare directly on the Gulf Air website. Some OTAs quote lower fares starting from $1,876, but buyer beware!

Note that fares and availability are subject to change. This fare may not be available by the time you read this article, and you might need to be flexible with travel dates. We recommend booking ASAP to avoid disappointment!

Travel dates & fare rules

Here are the details of this airfare:

• Book by 29 September 2026
• Travel must commence on or before 28 February 2027
• No minimum stay requirement
• Maximum stay of four months
• One free stopover permitted in Bahrain, either outbound or inbound, for up to seven days. Additional stopovers aren’t permitted
• Change fee: USD235 (~AU$328), plus any fare difference
• Cancellation fee: USD445 (~AU$620)
• No-show fee: USD470 (~AU$655) for changes or USD890 (~AU$1,241) for a refund, if you don’t cancel at least four hours before departure

Gulf Air also offers a stopover package with up to three nights of complimentary hotel accommodation in Bahrain, which pairs neatly with that free stopover.

On-board product

Gulf Air operates its Boeing 787-9 aircraft on its flights from Manila to Bahrain. These feature 26 Apex seats in a unique 2-2-2 configuration that maintains direct aisle access for every passenger.

Flights from Bahrain to Rome are operated by Airbus A321neo aircraft. The seat maps seem to show the preferred 2-2 lie-flat configuration. However, the airline operates another variation with recliner-style seating, and last-minute swaps are possible.

Earning points & status credits with this airfare

This fare books into “I” class. While Gulf Air isn’t a member of a major alliance, it has useful partnerships with:

• Air Canada Aeroplan
• Etihad Guest

Air Canada Aeroplan is generally more useful for Australians, with the fare netting approximately 17,498 Aeroplan points in total for the round trip. Unfortunately, it doesn’t earn status qualifying miles.

If crediting to the Etihad Guest program, you can earn approximately 18,198 redeemable miles and the same number of tier miles.

Join the discussion on the AFF forum

Have you booked this airfare, or do you have a question about it? Join the discussion on the Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) forum!

In our dedicated “Airfare of the Week” thread, linked below, you can also find more information about how to book these fares or suggest a great airfare deal to be featured in a future Airfare of the Week article.