Tickets to Muscat

Muscat, the ancient trading port city in the Middle East today stands at the forefront of tourism in Oman. Home to rolling beaches, soaring mountains, and breath taking sand dunes, Muscat is also ranked high for cultural tourism worldwide. Booking flight tickets for holidays to Muscat lend tourists unmatched opportunity to explore a treasure trove of its stunning draws including Al Jalali Fort and Al Mirani fort, Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace, Mutrah Fort, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Bait az-Zubair Museum, Royal Opera House etc. Wadi Sireen Nature Reserve, Wadi Shab, Qurum Beach and Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve are some of the extraordinary attractions for nature lovers taking flights to the city.

Seeb International Airport in Muscat is among the leading airports in the Middle East and serves the city of Muscat as well as its major Oman. Apart from handling international flights from all over the world including those from the UK, this airport also serves as a hub for the national carrier, Oman Air. Those booking tickets on flights terminating at the airport can look forward to availing the airport's world class amenities such as lavish lounges, expansive duty-free shopping facilities and snazzy restaurants. Located close to the city, this terminal is well connected by public transport and taxi services.

The leading metropolis of Muscat remains a preferred port of entry for foreign nationals visiting the country. Popular airline choices among Britons seeking tickets to Muscat include the national carrier Oman Air and leading middle-east based airlines such as Gulf Air, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways. It is well connected with United Kingdom's popular airports including London Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham. British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM also operate scheduled flights to Muscat from these key UK airports. Besides, high flight frequency these airlines also offer a wide choice of flying direct, indirect or nonstop from UK to Muscat.

Muscat is home to a wide variety of accommodation options ranging from inexpensive dormitories and budget hotels to lavish five star resorts. Many leading players of the global hospitality industry such as Crowne Plaza, Ritz-Carlton, Radisson Blu, Shangri La and Hyatt operate beach-side resorts at Muscat which are frequented by extravagant travellers who book flights to the city. Budget options commonly favoured by holidaymakers visiting Muscat include Qurum Beach Hotel, Al Falaj Hotel and Delmon Hotel Apartments. Apart from these, the city also features numerous cheap lodges and dormitories which are popular among students and other international as well as domestic holidaymakers travelling to Muscat on a shoestring budget.

Muscat is one of the most favoured winter destinations among westerners; the city's summer temperatures tend to be uncomfortably high. However, the pleasant weather conditions of winter in December and January make the period Muscat's peak travel season leading to acute shortage of not just tickets on cheap flights to Muscat, but also hotels. For those seeking deals on tickets and hotels for a holiday in Muscat, shoulder months of November and February are the best options. Holidaymakers visiting in non-winter months must carry sunscreen and drink plenty of fluids to prevent sunburns and remain hydrated during their trip to Muscat.