An alternative to Egypt and the UAE. Who will fly and the price of the question?
This winter season, Russians will be offered trips to another warm Middle Eastern country. This is Oman, which is actively explored by tourists from the UK and Germany.
The Ministry of Tourism of Oman predicts an increase in the number of Russians in the current season. This is facilitated by the start of charters and regular flights to the capital of the state Muscat and the resort of Salala.
Nordwind Airlines will begin the charters. Tour operators expect that the carrier’s planes will send about 5,500 residents of Russia to rest in winter.
From October 30, daily direct flights to Muscat will be operated by Oman Air. Flights will start from Domodedovo airport on the Boeing-737 MAX, which seats 150 economy class and 12 business. The price of the flight starts from 33 238 rubles in both directions (included 2 baggage).
Travel for two from November 26 to December 7 with accommodation in a hotel of 5 stars and meals "all inclusive" is 139 700 rubles.
Oman is located in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula, washed by the waters of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. The state has picturesque landscapes with mountains, waterfalls, savannas, tropics and fjords.
The most comfortable period to visit is from September to April. Industry experts believe that Oman can compete and become an alternative to the UAE. The average November afternoon temperature in Oman reaches +32 °C. Sea water is heated to +28 ° C.
To enter Oman, Russians must obtain a visa ($15 for 10 days). The document is issued already in Oman or on the eve of the trip on the Internet.
In 2017, Oman received 3 million foreigners. Local authorities plan to increase this number to 5 million by 2040. The largest number of guests comes from the Middle East, as well as from India, Great Britain, Germany.