Oman Air has taken a major decision in view of the huge demand from passengers and the ongoing air problems in the region. The airline has announced several extra flights for 8 and 9 March 2026. Muscat International Airport is currently operating completely normally and there are no restrictions. This is a news of relief for travelers who want to go to India, UK or other Gulf countries. However, flights to some neighboring countries have also been cancelled.
For which cities will extra flights be available?
Oman Air has started special air services from Muscat to many big cities of the world. This also includes flights to Mumbai for Indian passengers. You can see the date and city information in the table given below.
Date City & Country 8 March 2026 Mumbai (India), London (UK), Istanbul (Turkey), Cairo (Egypt), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Rome (Italy), Bangkok (Thailand) 9 March 2026 London (UK), Milan and Rome (Italy), Istanbul (Turkey), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Cairo (Egypt), Bangkok (Thailand), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) Arab)
Along with this, passengers will have to pay attention that March 9 to March 11, 2026 As of now, flights to Amman, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam, Kuwait and Baghdad have been cancelled. This decision has been taken due to the closure of the regional airspace.
Know these important rules before travelling.
Muscat International Airport and Oman Air have made some strict rules to handle the rush of passengers. If you are going to travel soon, take special care of these things:
Terminal Entry: Only those passengers who have confirmed tickets will be allowed inside the airport terminal. From the time of entry flight only 8 hours ago Will get only.
Border Advisory: If you are coming to Muscat by road (e.g. from the UAE border), you are advised to travel by flight at least 12 hours ago Reach the border, because it can be very crowded there.
Flight Status: To manage your booking and get the latest information omanair.com Or keep checking the mobile app.