Vistara to operate daily direct flights between Mumbai and Muscat from Dec 12; check details

Full-service carrier Vistara, on Saturday, announced that it will operate direct flights between Mumbai and Muscat in Oman from December 12. In its announcement, Vistara said the airline will operate non-stop daily flights between Mumbai and Muscat.

The airline will operate daily flights between the two cities using its A320neo aircraft and will be the only airline to offer the choice of premium economy class on the route, in addition to Business and Economy Class.

Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and travel agents.

Vinod Kannan, CEO of Vistara, said, “We are excited to expand our presence in the Middle East with the addition of Muscat as the fourth city in the region. Given the strong bilateral ties and the thriving trade and investment relations between India and Oman, this new route will further aid the growing traffic between the two countries. The capital city of Muscat continues to attract a significant number of expats, traders, business travellers, and high-end leisure travellers from India who will now have the choice of flying business class and premium economy on India’s best airline complemented with Vistara’s signature hospitality.”

Earlier, Vistara announced direct flights between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi from October 1.

The airline has a fleet of 54 aircraft, including 41 Airbus A320, five Airbus A321 neo, 5 Boeing 737-800NG and 3 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.