Cheap flights from Kyiv (KBP) – Muscat (MCT)

Since the 1st century AD, Muscat has been a famous trading port between the West and the East. Today it is an important city for tourists who love shopping, as it is home to one of the most famous bazaars in the Arabian Peninsula. And more Muscat will surely surprise you with its clean sandy beaches with clear water and numerous attractions.

Getting ready for the road

By choosing SkyUp, you can organize a trip very easily. Select one of the fares and enjoy the flight.

— With the Basic fare, you can check in for a flight in 48 hours and take hand luggage on the board.

— The Standard fare allows you to change the departure date for an additional fee, take two pieces of hand luggage and baggage with you, and get a 10% discount on additional services.

— And the Flex fare guarantees the possibility to change departure dates, check in 30 days before the flight, take two pieces of hand luggage and baggage, and get a 20% discount on additional services.

And with our specialties, this trip will be unforgettable. Order meals no later than 32 hours before departure and enjoy juicy meat or fish, salads with unusual but very tasty combinations of ingredients, and delicious desserts on the board.

From airport to the city

The airport is 10 km from the city center. You can get to the city by buses No.1A and 1B. The ticket price is $ 2.6.

And for a taxi, you will have to pay from $ 20. It is better to agree on the price with the driver before getting into the car.

Transport

You can travel around the city by bus. Muscat is divided into zones. A trip within one zone costs $ 0.5, $ 0.8 within two zones, and $ 1.5 within three zones. You can pay for the fare from the driver.

Interesting historical places

The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is considered to be the pride of Oman. It was being built six years and opened in 2001. It is a majestic traditional Arabic-style building with a 50-meter dome and handmade carpets on the floor.

We are also convinced that the elegant Royal Opera House, decorated with the mineral "desert rose" (a kind of gypsum), will not leave you cold. It is important that this is the first opera house in the Gulf region. The complex consists of a concert hall, gardens, luxury restaurants, and even a shop. And the night-time illumination of the building deserves special attention.

You can learn about the history of Oman at the National Museum of Oman. Here are the remains of ancient ships, jewelry, traditional costumes, and ancient writings. The building has three floors with ten galleries, several lecture halls, and a cafe.

And, of course, what is a southern maritime country without beaches? Qurum Beach is considered one of the best in Oman. And in the evening, enjoy the sunset and the city's splendor on the Mutrah Corniche waterfront. There are many gazebos, fountains, and sculptures that complement the landscape.

Establishments

The main ingredient in Omani cuisine is meat. And it is cooked here in different ways. There is lamb fried on charcoal in a pit called shuwa, fried meat on stones (al-mudbi), slices of bread mixed with meat or fish (biryani), as well as various types of fried and roasted chicken. Meat is often served with vegetable gravy (saloona) or fried onions, rice, and stewed pods of okra with tomatoes.

Also, fried, boiled, baked and dried fish is popular in the country. You can even try shark meat. And for dessert, enjoy tender halva with strong black coffee.

Accommodation

A room in a two-star hotel costs from $ 30, in a three-star hotel from $ 120. Prices for apartments start at $ 50.

Where to go nearby

You can go to the Nizwa Fort behind the Al Hajar Mountains and wander in its mazes. The foundation of the building was laid in the 12th century; the most intensive сonstruction dates back to the 17th century. The fort has a 30-meter so-called drum tower, many secret mines, and doors. There are also holes through which boiling date molasses was poured on the attackers. Currently, the building is one of the most visited attractions in Oman.

Kyiv – Muscat flight tickets are available on the SkyUp Airlines website. Visit the website and select the desired date.

You can also buy Kyiv – Muscat flight tickets paying in installments. Fly now, pay later.

* All prices listed in this text are valid at the time of publication