Oneworld stalwart British Airways offers discounted tickets from three Irish cities to Muscat, Oman. Roundtrips from Dublin start at €271, while other departure cities Cork and Shannon are just slightly more expensive. All flights include a checked bag up to 23 kg and meal service on the long haul segments. A short layover in London is mandatory.
Flights between Ireland and London are operated by either British Airways’ or Aer Lingus‘ A320 family aircraft. The long haul flights to Muscat and back see you board a brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Search & Book
We were not able to retrieve any fare rules for these flights, but Google Flights indicates that they are available on a few scattered dates in November and December 2019. The best way to find suiting travel dates to use Google Flights’ calendar (instructions). Enter the dates you’ve found on skyscanner to find the lowest fare available or book at ba.com for about €30 more.
Mileage
British Airways issues these tickets in booking class O. Because this is a discounted economy fare, award miles are very low. You can expect the following harvest for a Dublin to Muscat roundtrip:
- 3,906 Avios + 30 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 2,062 Avios + 210 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 2,062 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 1,962 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 1,952 Avios + 50 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 1,952 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 1,952 Points on Finnair Plus
- 1,952 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 1,952 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 1,952 Points + 14 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 1,952 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 1,952 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 1,952 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
Destination
The Sultanate of Oman has made large investments in tourist infrastructure over the past decade. Taking example from the neighbouring UAE, the country is bound on opening up to foreigners and move focus away from their mostly oil based economy. If you’re looking for a culturally diverse place, a visit to Oman will not be the wrong decision.
EU citizens will have to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.
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