Bespoke packages offer assortment of experiences for Oman Air transit passengers, whether stopping for 12 hours, overnight or several days, and include second night free and discounted additional nights with 25% off food and beverage.

Oman Air Holidays today announced the launch of Oman stopover packages giving Oman Air-ticketed passengers the flexibility to discover some of the most desirable tourist spots in and around Muscat: the capital Muscat, Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar, and Mussanah. Also available is a fully bespoke 8-hour Muscat city day tour stopover.

Recently reopened for vaccinated travel, Oman is an alluring and desirable destination among discerning global travellers and offers an abundance of attractions. The ‘hidden gem’ of the region, the country offers a vibrant palette of nature, climate, leisure, culture and history, and Omanis are renowned the world over for their authentic hospitality and shared sense of openness and respect.

“Oman discovery stopovers combine convenience, diversity and affordability for anyone who wants to experience more Oman on their next trip,” explains Mundher Al Shaikhani, Senior Manager Oman Air Holidays. “Each package is designed to offer visitors a distinct taste of some of our leading tourist spots, whether on a quick overnight escape or an immersive week-long excursion, and are priced for value with discounted rates and exciting add-ons.”

Enabling the country’s flourishing tourism potential is something Oman Air Holidays does exceptionally well, and the launch of stopover packages adds to Oman’s growing inventory of custom stays and experiences. Oman Air Holidays’ five stopovers can be further customized to include local tours and excursions, type of transportation, and flexible length of stay.

Muscat Discovery Stopover

The captivating capital of Oman, Muscat is a favourite stopover with its characteristic low-rise cityscape and meandering coastline. Hotel package includes free second night and discounted additional nights. A 25% discount on food and beverage applies throughout the stay.

Nizwa Discovery Stopover

Located just over a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Muscat, Nizwa is best known for Nizwa Fort and its adjoining marketplace. Hotel package includes free second night and discounted additional nights. A 25% discount on food and beverage applies throughout the stay.

Jabal Akhdar Discovery Stopover

Nestled in the Al Hajar Mountains, Jabal Akhdar offers visitors a welcome respite from the heat and serves up spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Hotel package includes free second night and discounted additional nights. A 25% discount on food and beverage applies throughout the stay.

Mussanah Discovery Stopover

Only an hour’s drive from the capital, Mussanah is a coastal resort town popular with tourists and locals alike. Hotel package includes free second night and discounted additional nights. A 25% discount on food and beverage applies throughout the stay.

8-hour Muscat City Day Tour Stopover

Package includes saloon car transportation, lunch and lounge access at Muscat International Airport, and is available for 90 OMR for one person, 50 OMR for two, and 37 OMR for three.

Oman Air Holidays stopover packages are an integral part of Oman’s broader Vision 2040 Strategy to increase inbound tourism to the Sultanate, and come at a time when demand for travel shows significant signs of improvement. With parent company Oman Air connecting travellers to Oman from its international network, Oman Air Holidays now offers end-to-end discovery experiences available for booking at holiday.omanair.com

Both Oman Air and its Holidays division proudly display the Safe Travels Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), and in March this year, the airline received the Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating and Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Lounge Safety Rating at Muscat International Airport.