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British citizens travelling from New Delhi to Muscat require a visa. The Omani Government has specific requirements for obtaining a visa, including a valid passport with at least six months validity, a completed visa application form, proof of confirmed flight bookings and evidence of accommodation arrangements in Muscat.

Air India has implemented the Green Initiatives program. They utilise modern fuel-efficient aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787 Dreamliner which consume less fuel and produce lower emissions. Oman Air has also adopted the Cargo Connect program, optimizsing cargo loading to enhance fuel efficiency.

Among airlines operating New Delhi to Muscat flights:

• Oman Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Muscat. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Oman Air
• Air India Express

Flights from New Delhi to Muscat usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Oman Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Muscat:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $215 round-trip via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared to $264 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India Express and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from New Delhi to Muscat most commonly connect through:

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 3% of one-stop connections

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the New Delhi to Muscat route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $239 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $294, a difference of $55. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to Muscat route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 52 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Muscat flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to Muscat:

• Earliest: departs at 8:55 am and lands at 12:27 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 10:02 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $262. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New Delhi to Muscat takes 3h 32m, covering 1,214 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Muscat are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Oman Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Salam Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New Delhi to Muscat flights are:

• Oman Air: 92% on time
• Salam Air: 77% on time
• Air India Express: 70% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 84% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Sharjah (SHJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 47m, compared with 7h 16m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 7h 48m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Muscat is 1 hour behind New Delhi (Gulf Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Muscat Seeb Airport (MCT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Europcar
• Budget
• Rental24

Round-trip flights from New Delhi to Muscat range from $223 to $310, with an average of $262 over the past 12 months. Anything below $223 counts as a good deal.