Oman Air launches flights to Manila and Jakarta

Manila - From 2nd December, Oman Air will be offering two flights a week to Manila, with a third frequency being operated from 13th December. 

Jakarta - From 12th December, three flights per week will be offered to Jakarta, with a fourth frequency being operated from 2nd January 2015. 

Flights to both destinations will depart Muscat around midday and arrive at their destinations in the early morning of the following day, offering convenient timing for travel from the respective airports to capital cities and beyond, and ensuring excellent connections from many of Oman Air’s other global destinations.

Oman Air will be the first carrier to offer non-stop flights between Muscat and Manila, as well as Muscat and Jakarta. Both the new routes will meet strong demand from air travellers in Oman, the Philippines and Indonesia.

Oman Air’s chief executive officer, Paul Gregorowitsch, said: “Oman Air is pleased to be offering, from December this year, two outstanding new services from our home base in Muscat.

“We will be offering flights aboard our award-winning Airbus A330 aircraft, to two of Asia’s most important cities, namely Manila and Jakarta. These exciting cities each offer travellers a fascinating view of their countries’ vibrant cultures and we are very confident that they will prove popular with visitors from Oman and further afield.

“In addition, both Manila and Jakarta are important commercial Centre’s and we anticipate strong demand from business travellers, underlining Oman Air’s commitment to supporting positive trade relations between Oman and other nations.”