The ‘tiny’ Middle Eastern airport experiencing a surge in flights

WorldTravel
6 Mar 2026 • 4:56 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Muscat International Airport is experiencing a surge in flights and passenger numbers due to airspace restrictions affecting other airports in the Gulf region.
  • Qatar Airways is establishing a 'mini hub' in Muscat, operating flights to London Heathrow, Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid, Rome, and Amsterdam from Friday.
  • British Airways is operating a fourth passenger flight from Muscat to London Heathrow on Sunday, specifically for its customers stranded in the Gulf, particularly Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
  • Oman Air is adding extra flights from its Muscat hub to several international airports, including London Heathrow, for an initial nine-day period starting Saturday.
  • Emirates is increasing repatriation flights from Dubai to UK airports, and Virgin Atlantic has resumed flights between Heathrow and Dubai.

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