Oman Air launches first flights to China

Oman Air will start operating flights from its hub in Muscat to Guangzhou, China from December 9. Guangzhou (pictured) is Oman Air’s first destination in China.

The flights will be on an A330, configured with 196 Economy Class seats and 30 Business Class seats, initially four flights per week, leaving Muscat on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The planes take off from Muscat International Airport, Oman, at 1015 and reach Guangzhou at 2100. Oman Air flights depart Guangzhou to Muscat on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 0625 and land in Muscat at 1100.

The flights will be eligible to earn air miles through Oman Air's frequent flyer program, Sindbad.