Oman Air has announced further expansion to its global network with a new destination starting in September 2016. The flights will operate from Oman Air's hub in Muscat to Najaf, Iraq with four weekly flights. Flights to Najaf will start on September 15. This is Oman Air's first destination in Iraq, and the carrier will operate the flights aboard Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Flights will depart Muscat International Airport at 14:30 and arrive at Najaf International Airport at 16:35. Return flights will depart Najaf International Airport at 19:50 and arrive in Muscat at 23:40 (all times quoted are local). The new destination represents the addition of a new country to Oman Air's network, opening up easy access to Oman Air's outstanding range of choices for customers from Iraq.
In addition, the service will further help to strengthen political, economic and social links between Oman and Iraq. Following the launch of the new route, Oman Air's network will include 51 destinations in 28 countries. It is anticipated that the network will include 75 destinations by 2020.-PR