Muscat to Amman Flights

  About Muscat

Located on the shores of the gorgeous Gulf of Oman is the capital of the country, Muscat. It is a very popular city which is highly renowned for its luxe lifestyle and upscale living. The city was once colonized by the Portuguese and hence, has many Portuguese=-influenced monuments and tourist attractions.

Best time to visit Muscat

Muscat's location is directly above the Tropic of Cancer. Due to this, the weather is hotter and the landscape, arid. Even though it does have the Gulf of Oman on one side, the climate remains hot and dry throughout the year. In fact, summers here are rather unbearable as the temperatures average at 40 degree Celsius. Summers in Muscat start from April and last till October. Out of all the months, June is considered to be the hottest month in Muscat. Hence, travelling to the capital of Oman during these months would be unfavourable for your travel plans. You should know that tourism is at its low due to the excess heat. The summer heat actually makes people stay indoors. With such striking temperatures, it would certainly not be ideal for planning a trip to Muscat. The hotel prices drop drastically in Muscat during the summers. Unsurprisingly, with lack of tourism, the hotel prices are cheap in Muscat during the summers. But since the weather is not ideal for touristy activities, the city witnesses fewer crowds.

With October through February though, the temperatures are extremely low and favourable. The winters months bring forth lovely cold winter breezes. Much like a majority of the desert countries of the Middle East, Oman too, witnesses the same kind of winter where the temperatures drop to a pleasant low and the days are bearably hot. This is considered the ideal time to visit Muscat. November and December are especially the most favourable months to visit Muscat. You can indulge in a plethora of tourist activities, visit some of the finest attractions and engage in some beach fun too. Everything about Muscat turns beautiful and alluring during these months. The hotel and flight prices also see a spike as tourists turn their attention towards Muscat. The price range for hotel and flight bookings see a dramatic spike. The best way to deal with this conundrum would be to make advance bookings of flights and hotels in Muscat. That way, you will be able to make good savings. Not to mention how you can make good use of the money saved for other activities. Muscat also witnesses rainfall with February considered as the wettest month in the city.

Places to visit in Muscat

Muscat's The Royal Opera House is a famous venue that celebrates the music, art and culture of Oman. The white structure with golden and brown interiors is gorgeous and was built on orders by the royal Sultan Qaboos of Oman. The architecture reflects the ubiquitous Omani-style and is perfect to enjoy a luxe evening in the city. The Mutrah Corniche is another lovely place which is located by the Gulf of Oman. While the waterfront offers a stunning view, the structure is heavily inspired by the Arabic architecture. The Al Mirani Fort is also a tourist attraction which is located by the harbour of the Old Muscat. The brown structure built by the Portuguese is quite an attraction in the city. Perched up the harbour of the Old Muscat is the Al Jalali Fort. It was originally built under the role of Philip I of Portugal. The structure was made to protect the harbour after the Ottoman forces attacked the city of Muscat. The historical structure has seen quite a lot of bloodbath and hence, plays an important role in the city's history. You should also visit the Al Alam Palace, which is a ceremonial palace that has been built by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said.

Things to do in Muscat

The best way to understand more about the history and cultural significance of Oman is to head to the Bait Al Zubair Museum. The place sees many interesting costumes and weapons used in the ancient times. Right outside the museum is the famous Omani village along with souk. Souk is basically a spice village where you will find some of the most exquisite Arabic spices. It is certainly a place to check out and even purchase if you wish to. The Mutrah Souq is one place that would excite the shopaholic in you. The Souq market has room for all kinds of spices, goods and even ethnic Omani jewellery. While there are many tourist attractions that can be checked out in the city, the nightlife and shopping districts are quite the indulgence. From sheshaa parlours to luxe dining restaurants, you will have a great time in the city. The beaches in Muscat are also quite blue and pristine. You can visit the beaches and even take some lovely pictures with the blue waters in the background.

Food and Restaurants in Muscat

Oman's population is predominantly of international descendants. Hence, the restaurants and food establishments are usually constructed in a design to please the international crowd. It is majorly seafood as the city's proximity with the Gulf of Oman enables this. You will find some of the most elegant restaurants and fine dining establishments in the city. Much of them are high-priced and offer an upscale food culture. However, with the exquisite experience, indulging in this scene is certainly recommended. You can visit the Slider Station to relish some tasty hamburgers with an array of slider options provided to the customers. Their gooey chocolate desserts are also a big hit among tourists. To get a more authentic food experience in Oman's Muscat, you should visit Ubhar. The place offers the city's finest Omani cuisine with an exemplary ambience. Their halva and camel biryani are a must-have so do not miss them. The Beach has a luxury overview and faces the breath-taking Gulf of Oman. Not just delicious food but also a stunning view helps this establishment to attract a crowd.

The restaurant offers a slew of interesting seafood including mussels with kaffir lime, lobster tail carpaccio and grilled fish. The platter is certainly to blow your mind. Bin Ateeq in the city has a nice Arabic vibe with the decor reflecting the Omani culture. The dishes are also quite interesting as they range from mutton magbous to harees. The place would give you quite the taste adventure that you have been seeking in Muscat. For a more European and British ambience, you should check out Duke's Bar Muscat. The place is known to be one of the best pubs that you will find in all of Muscat. Not just a fancy pub vibe but the place also has impeccable food with lamb chops, tangines, kebabs and curries taking top honours. Tché Tché is a Jordanian vegetarian cafe. For those who do not wish to revel in a seafood platter or mutton meat, this cafe is perfect for you as you will find the best vegetarian food, including sandwiches, fukhara, salads accompanied by flavoured hookah pots and pipes. It is fairly new and has managed to spread its wings.

How to reach Muscat (Transportation)

Muscat is one of the most accessible cities from India with excellent flight connectivity. There are connecting flights as well as nonstop direct flights to Muscat from many Indian cities such as Mumbai, Kochi, Mangalore, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, to name a few. The demand for Oman and Muscat from India is quite high as many flock over to the Middle Eastern country for employment prospects. Due to this, the flight connectivity to Muscat has also improved drastically. Airlines such as Oman Air, flydubai, GoAir, Srilankan Airlines, IndiGo, Saudia, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, have dedicated flights to Muscat. A majority of airlines of the Middle East have plane services flying to Muscat. Although several direct flights are available to the city, the most popular route to Muscat chosen by airlines is to fly from the West coast of India. In fact, some of the flights have layovers in Dubai and Bahrain. Besides direct flights, other international routes to Muscat fly from Dubai and Bahrain as they have the best connectivity.

The flight duration to Muscat from India ranges from three hours and forty minutes to seven hours and forty minutes. The prices for cheap flight tickets to Muscat depend on the duration and airlines chosen. The flight tickets to Muscat are quite cheap and affordable. Aside from tourism, a majority of the crowd from India travel to Muscat for professional purposes and hence, the demand is always prevalent. Booking flights to Muscat will come with great online deals. As long as you choose a good airline with great miles benefits, you will be able to snag some cheap flight tickets to Muscat. In fact, if you book in advance and do not opt for peak tourism season, you will be able to avail some online flight deals to Muscat. Booking flights, as well as hotels in Muscat, would further lead you to some massive discounts online. It is essential that you make prior flight bookings to Muscat if you want to be eligible for some of their online deals. The hotel prices vary depending on the tourism season. The dry and hot season witness fewer tourists with a drop in the hotel prices.

  About Amman

Jordan's capital city Amman is a tourist's haven. The holy city is known to have some religious significance dating back to the BC. Amman has some exquisite ancient relics with interesting archaeological sites. Amman is recognised as one of the most modern Arab cities and is touted to be a tourist destination. The city is also recognised for its contribution to the country's economy and the political and cultural significance it holds. Over the years, Amman has adapted to the global culture and is leading in terms of its food scenes.

Best time to visit Amman

Amman has a mix of temperatures and seasons that makes it favourable all-round the year. Depending on what kind of weather you would like to indulge in, you can accordingly visit the place. The city does witness some interesting weather phenomena such as Sirocco. It is basically a hot and dry southerly wind that blows from June to August. This often causes sandstorms and is not very favourable for travelling. If you wish to check out the vast desert of the city, you should definitely avoid going to Amman in these months. As much of the fun attractions in Amman are in the desert region, it would be quite sad to not relish all the action. During these months, the sun is also hotter than usual. The city witnesses close to 13 hours of sunshine and is rather too hot. As a desert, you will need to prepare yourself for the hot and cold climates when you visit the city. The hotel prices in Amman during the summers are also extremely low. As it is an off-season, the city doesn't see a lot of tourists. With the hotel rates in Amman cheap, it does seem like a tempting offer.

The months from September through November are perfect to visit the city. Thanks to the summer temperatures dropping and the city welcoming winters, it brings forth a lovely pleasant air. After all, the hot and dry atmosphere faced by Amman during the summer months, the fall does come with a lot of lovely vibes. Amman's winters are known to be extremely frigid. In fact, the temperatures actually drop down to 5 degree Celsius during the winter months. Hence, it might not be the ideal time to visit Amman, especially if you are not planning on experiencing desert winter. The hotel prices during winters do stand at a reasonable cost in Amman. Owing to the dry and cold winters, many tourists avoid this time of the year. But there are still many who opt for winters in Amman because they wish to experience what dry winters in Amman feel like. The bitter cold does get a little too much to handle though. Hence, the fall months starting in September are perfect. During this time, the hotel rates in Amman do see a tremendous surge along with tourism.

Places to visit in Amman

Amman, in Jordan, is an exquisite place that sees a lot of travellers thanks to some of the tourist attractions. As part of your trip, you can start with Mount Nebo, located a few kilometres away from the city centre. The mount is an elevated ridge of religious scriptures from the Hebrew Bible. The structure is close to 710 meters above sea level. The place has religious significance to be the place where Moses was believed to be granted a view of the Promised Land. From the mount's summit, you can see the River Jordan as well as the city of Jericho. Another landmark in the city is the Amman Citadel. The structure has a historical significance to be a flourishing civilisation. There have been traces of empires from the Babylonian, the Ptolemies, Assyrians, Romans, the Umayyads, the Seleucids and Byzantines heritages as well. You should also check out the St. George's Greek Orthodox Church which has the famous Madaba Map, popularly known as the Madaba Mosaic Map. You should also head to the lovely King Abdullah I Mosque, with its beautiful white and blue hues. The mosaic dome is a major tourist attraction.

Things to do in Amman

One of the fun and goofy activities that you can take up during your trip to Amman would be to visit the Roman Theatre and to put up a cute show for your family. Well, the famed landscape is huge and has an auditorium-like vibe. The theatre has been inspired by Roman-architecture and is a good spot for photography. It would be a crime to miss The Royal Automobile Museum. The place has some of the best vintage and exotic cars in exquisite condition. A museum has been reserved for exhibiting artefacts from excavations in Jordan. The Jordan Archaeological Museum is a perfect place to learn more about the city's history and religious relevance. You can further continue this expedition by visiting the Temple of Hercules and The Jordan Museum. They have some stories that would definitely pique your interest.

Food and restaurants in Amman

Jordan's capital does see a lot of tourist action. The city is known to attract a lot of tourists thanks to the exquisite monuments and rich cultural heritage. Amman also raves an array of culinary delights that would blow your mind. You will find some of the finest steakhouses and a plethora of cuisines to delve into. You can start your expedition from Fakhr el-Din. The Lebanese restaurant is quite popular for its traditional-style decor and authentic mezze. You would be amazed by the extraordinary flavours and food styles that the restaurant makes. World-renowned succulent meat dish, brisket, deserves a restaurant of its own. The internationally-acclaimed meat recipe is unmatched when it comes to bringing forth the smoky flavours of beef and other meat. Brisket is one such place where you can get the best of this dish. Another Middle Eastern delight is Hashem, located in the city of Amman. It is one of the oldest restaurants and also one of the best. The bistro has a pretty simple and quaint vibe which serves the most quality grub.

If you want to enjoy good Jordanian food along with the city's pleasant breeze, you can visit Sufra. The food establishment has a beautiful setting with fancy interiors. Not to mention how the airy rooftop further adds to the experience. You can relish tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner in this restaurant and fall in love with Jordan. As for all the shawarma fans, Reems is a good place to check out. The place makes the most perfect shawarma that you can find in all of Jordan. As the city does rave a plethora of Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine, the city doesn't fall short of such establishments. Kan Zaman is also a good place where you can savour some of the best mezze. The ambience is unmatched and the Lebanese-style dishes are delectable. Plus, the restaurant also serves traditional music while you enjoy the food. Aside from these lovely places, you can also check out Bab al-Yemen, Rakwet Arab, Ararat and Falafel Al Quds.

How to reach Amman

Amman is a famous tourist destination that sees a throng of tourists during on and off-seasons. Thanks to the city's reputation as a tourist haven, flight connectivity to Amman is also really good. There are no direct nonstop flights to Amman, many airlines with layovers and connecting flights do fly to Amman. The most popular route often chosen by airlines to reach Amman is from Middle Eastern countries. Jordan itself is one of the Middle Eastern countries and hence, sees exemplary flight connectivity from these international cities. Airlines such as Gulf Air, Air Arabia, Emirates, Oman Air, EgyptAir, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian, flydubai, Turkish Airlines, to name a few, have excellent flight connectivity to Amman. International routes from Bahrain, Dubai and Sharjah have many dedicated flights that fly to Amman. Reaching Amman from India is possible from many cities such as Kochi, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and more. The cities do not require a transit visa.

The flight duration to Amman from India stands at a decent eight hours. Depending on the airlines that you choose for your trip, the travel duration alters accordingly. The flight tickets to Amman are also quite cheap and affordable from Indian cities. Airlines such as Gulf Air, Emirates and Air Arabia have the cheapest flights to Amman. Even the travel duration from Indian cities to Amman is not compromised. The ticket price to Amman starts from INR 21,000 and ranges up to INR 30,000, depending on the airlines that you choose. Although the tickets to Amman are reasonable, you can further get amazing flight deals online. In fact, if you make prior bookings of flights to Amman, you will be able to get some more discounts. There is a plethora of deals that are available online. Many airlines even have flights and hotel accommodation deals that can be found in Amman. As a tourist destination, a lot of combo deals are available online. Depending on the season that you choose, the flight tickets and hotel accommodation prices can be booked in Amman.

  About Muscat Airport

Muscat International Airport, which was formerly referred to as Seeb International Airport is located in Seeb, which is about 32 km away from the capital city of Oman, Muscat. The airport plays as a hub to domestic carriers Oman Air and Salam Air, both featuring flights that fly from Muscat International Airport to regional and international destinations.

About Airport Terminals

Muscat International Airport started with one passenger terminal but soon expanding to introduce a new terminal building to add to its infrastructure. Currently, there are two functioning terminal buildings out of which, the newer terminal has been built to cater to world-class stature for being extravagant.

Terminal 1 is the new state-of-the-art building that is located in the north of the original terminal. It opened in 2018 and has since managed to accommodate a capacity of 20 million passengers in a year. More expansion plans are under works as the airport body plans to increase the terminal's passenger capacity from 24 to 48 million in a year. The terminal is sprawled over 580,000 sqm with about 118 check-in counters, 82 immigration counters, ten baggage claim conveyor belts, 45 gates and an Air Traffic Control tower which stands at the height of 97 m. Terminal 1 nestled between the old and new runway and also has the capacity to handle massive aircraft, including the Airbus A380s and Boeing 747s.

Terminal 2 is a solo building that is two-storyed and was opened back in the 1970s. The airport with this terminal came into existence as a replacement to the Bait al-Falaj airport. Over the years, the terminal has witnessed several expansions and upgradations to accommodate the growing numbers of passengers flying in and out of Oman. There are 58 check-in counters, four baggage claim conveyor belts, 23 departure gates, service counters and duty-free shops. The terminal does not have jetbridges but transports passengers and crew using shuttle bus services within the airport premise. Ever since the new terminal opened in 2018, all the flight operations, both international and domestic, have been shifted to the new building. Plans to develop the old terminal are in the works. The airport authority is outlining a proposal to build the terminal into a low-cost carrier.

The airport originally had a single runway which is capable of accommodating aircrafts such as Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 777. The new runway though is far more accomplished as it can accommodate bigger aircrafts such as Antonov An-225, Boeing 747-8 and Airbus A380. The older runway is currently shut down for expansion purposes, along with the old terminal.

About Airport Authority

Muscat International Airport is owned and operated by Oman Airports. Over the years since the operations of Muscat Airport fell under Oman Airports' wings, the airport authority has been working tremendously on expansion and development plans to upscale the airport's premise.

Top airlines flying from Muscat International Airport

Oman sees tremendous flight action from Indian cities and the Middle East ones, respectively. Muscat International Airport has reserved flight operations for Indian airlines. Some of the important Indian airlines operating from Muscat International Airport are Air India, Air India Express, GoAir, IndiGo and SpiceJet. They have dedicated flights that fly to and from various Indian cities. Most of the cities that have direct flights to Muscat include Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Mangalore, Hyderabad and more. Specific cities in Kerala such as Kochi, Kannur, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram have direct flights connecting to Muscat International Airport. Hence, there is space accommodated for activities of Indian airlines.

Similarly, there are many international airlines too that operate from Muscat International Airport. Air Arabia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, KLM, Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways, SalamAir, Saudia, Srilankan Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines, are some of the airlines that operate from Muscat International Airport. These airlines connect to major international cities such as London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Cairo, Paris, Istanbul and Bangkok. The airport can only accommodate one cargo carrier namely, Cargolux, which travels to Luxembourg.

Facilities at Muscat International Airport

Lounge - Muscat International Airport has the famous Primeclass Lounge which offers a slew of facilities that are open 24/7. The lounge is on the fifth floor of the terminal. They offer game zone, private suites, prayer areas, family rooms, spas, smoking areas, cinema and more such facilities. They also have buffet services and international cuisines.

Hotels - You can make hotel bookings at the airport as there are dedicated booths and counters. It would be easy to get an idea of the numerous airports located in Oman.

Baggage - The airport has excellent baggage services such as trolleys, porter facilities and luggage wrapping. You can find access to trolleys at all convenient places at the Muscat International Airport. Along with this, you can also avail porter services. You will need to book porter services from the airlines, though. Or you can also go to the airport's information desk and book a porter service. There are plastic wrapping services for luggage. It is recommended as sealing bags would help evade damage, mishandling, drug smuggling, theft and more.

Smoking zones - Smoking in public is prohibited. Hence, the airport has reserved specific smoking zones where passengers can smoke. They are present in the Departures transit area as well as Arrivals public concourse.

Medical services - The airport caters to medical services along with emergency paramedic. There are first aid rooms that are present at various locations of the airport. Pharmacies are also available at regular intervals of the terminal.

Prayer rooms - There are separate dedicated prayer rooms for men and women at the airport terminal. The prayer rooms are located in pairs and are present at the departure and arrivals zones of the terminal. Details of the same can be found on Muscat International Airport's website as well as the information desk of the airport.

Nursing stations - To cater to new mothers with infants, the airport has installed various nursing stations and baby care rooms. The maps located at the airport will guide you to these rooms. They are well-maintained and regularly sanitized. Not to mention how they also have baby essentials, in case the parents exhaust their products.

WiFi - Free WiFi can be availed at the airport. You can log in to the system by learning about the same at the airport's information desk. You can further receive more details on Muscat International Airport's website.

Special assistance - You can opt for special assistance at the airport. It would be more convenient to get in touch with the airlines as that would give them time to arrange for all the necessary requests. Special assistance is mostly granted to senior citizens, expectant mothers, mobility disabled and more.

Spa - Muscat International Airport has a dedicated Be Relax Spa which would transport you from all the hustle-bustle of the airport. The spa's decor is of high quality, and the services are also world-class. One can easily relax at the airport's spa while waiting to board flights. There is premium also offers available for travellers. The spa offers a plethora of services ranging from aromatherapies to nail care.

Restaurants and cafe - Food establishments and joints are spread across the terminal of the airport. You can find all kinds of food at the airport from vegetarian to non-vegetarian to vegans. Muscat International Airport also has exquisite dining experiences at the lounge facilities.

How to reach Muscat International Airport

Muscat International Airport is perfectly located between Muscat and Al-Seeb cities. If you are travelling from Muscat, you should take Sultan Qaboos Highway which connects from the west of Muscat City. The same route needs to be followed if you are coming from Seeb. Reaching the Muscat International Airport from other parts of Oman is very easy.

Public buses and shuttle services

If you have booked your accommodations within the city, then you can avail shuttle bus services. It would be imperative that you complete your immigration and other essential formalities before you can get to the bus. Besides the hotel shuttle buses, there are public transportations also available at the airport. Operated by Mwasalat Transport Company, the bus station is situated on the ground floor, close to Muscat International Airport building. Business and first-class passengers get the luxury of services provided by the airport where they will be transported to their destinations from the airport. You can do the same to reach the Muscat International Airport.

Car rentals and taxicabs

Right outside the Muscat International Airport, you can find taxi services. There are booths at the arrivals where you can book car rentals and taxicabs as well. If you check out the Muscat International Airport's official website, you will be able to directly call up some of the car rental services and book them online or on the phone. The offices are open 24/7, making it perfect for travellers. Besides this, there are taxicab services and airport shuttle cars also available from hotels and accommodations.