Oman air layover at muscat
Jul 4, 2019, 10:19 pm
#76
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: CGK, BDO, MXP
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Could you explain the reason why he should need to check in again if this is only a transit? Two separate tickets, or different airlines without connection, or he just want to visit the city in the meantime?
Jul 5, 2019, 4:44 am
#77
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 55
He has two separate tickets (same airline) so that's why he asked me if it is possible to go through the immigration and then check in again during his transit? I have been to Oman but only for a couple of days so I have no idea about the short transit (seven hours) in MCT.
Jul 5, 2019, 4:50 am
#78
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 55
I’m a little confused now ! You said that your friend was “just transiting ...... without going landside” ....and if that’s the case, there will be no requirement to go through an immigration desk.
Different rules apply if you wish to enter the country but these vary according to nationality.
Jul 5, 2019, 10:03 am
#79
Join Date: Jul 2017
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He has two separate tickets (same airline) so that's why he asked me if it is possible to go through the immigration and then check in again during his transit? I have been to Oman but only for a couple of days so I have no idea about the short transit (seven hours) in MCT.
Even with checked luggage he could try asking at origin departure airport to send the luggage to final destinations being the same airline even with separate tickets.
If none of the above options working, he has to pass immigration and if his nationality requires it, he need to apply for a transit visa, he can request it online in advance and collect it at specific desk, price should be 5 OMR if I'm not wrong.
Jul 6, 2019, 3:34 am
#80
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 55
In case of two different tickets but same airline (Oman air?) , he can just check in at transfer desks airside without going through immigration, this only at the condition he does not have a checked luggage to collect.
Even with checked luggage he could try asking at origin departure airport to send the luggage to final destinations being the same airline even with separate tickets.
If none of the above options working, he has to pass immigration and if his nationality requires it, he need to apply for a transit visa, he can request it online in advance and collect it at specific desk, price should be 5 OMR if I'm not wrong.
Even with checked luggage he could try asking at origin departure airport to send the luggage to final destinations being the same airline even with separate tickets.
If none of the above options working, he has to pass immigration and if his nationality requires it, he need to apply for a transit visa, he can request it online in advance and collect it at specific desk, price should be 5 OMR if I'm not wrong.
I have asked him to go and pass the immigration first before he check in for his luggage. Hopefully he will not be asked to apply for a transit visa at the immigration as he does not want to be in a hurry.
Nov 21, 2019, 1:10 pm
#81
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: UK/Australia
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Because of a schedule change, I'll be spending a few more hours than planned in MCT, on an Oman Air business class ticket BKK-CAI.
I understand there may be an area in the WY lounge where one could have a little snooze, but I've been to the lounge a couple of times, and never seen it.
Can anyone advise where in the lounge this rest area is? Many thanks...
I understand there may be an area in the WY lounge where one could have a little snooze, but I've been to the lounge a couple of times, and never seen it.
Can anyone advise where in the lounge this rest area is? Many thanks...
Nov 22, 2019, 12:02 am
#82
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Phuket Thailand
Programs: HH Diamond, BA Gold, IHG Gold, Oman Gold
Posts: 1,038
Because of a schedule change, I'll be spending a few more hours than planned in MCT, on an Oman Air business class ticket BKK-CAI.
I understand there may be an area in the WY lounge where one could have a little snooze, but I've been to the lounge a couple of times, and never seen it.
Can anyone advise where in the lounge this rest area is? Many thanks...
I understand there may be an area in the WY lounge where one could have a little snooze, but I've been to the lounge a couple of times, and never seen it.
Can anyone advise where in the lounge this rest area is? Many thanks...
Nov 22, 2019, 8:41 am
#84
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: London
Programs: Qatar Plat, Sinbad Silver.
Posts: 212
Not sure when you are travelling, but the Oman Air Lounge in MCT is closed for maintenance from Nov 20th to Dec 15th.
If travelling to Europe or Far East, PrimeClass Lounge is available.
If travelling to Middle East,GCC or Africa the Majan Lounge is available.
If travelling to Europe or Far East, PrimeClass Lounge is available.
If travelling to Middle East,GCC or Africa the Majan Lounge is available.
Nov 23, 2019, 12:11 am
#85
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: UK/Australia
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I'm travelling next week, so that seems like a bit of a downgrade. Just my luck, it seems....
Nov 23, 2019, 3:44 am
#86
Join Date: Sep 2013
Programs: BAEC Gold, EK Skywards (enhanced Blue !), Oman Air Sindbad Gold
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https://www.loungebuddy.co.uk/MCT/pr...ource=homepage
Nov 23, 2019, 11:07 am
#87
Join Date: Apr 2015
Programs: Some
Posts: 5,250
Generally speaking the WY J lounge is probably considered nicer than the Primeclass lounge, but given your long layover it might actually be an upgrade! The Primeclass lounge has private bedrooms available on a first come, first serve basis so make sure you go to ask if any are available when you arrive and you will probably have a comfortable layover. If you are desperate for a snooze and all the rooms are taken, don't forget MCT also has an airside hotel just across from the lounges so you could ask for pricing there for a quick nap.
Nov 23, 2019, 2:52 pm
#88
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: UK/Australia
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Generally speaking the WY J lounge is probably considered nicer than the Primeclass lounge, but given your long layover it might actually be an upgrade! The Primeclass lounge has private bedrooms available on a first come, first serve basis so make sure you go to ask if any are available when you arrive and you will probably have a comfortable layover. If you are desperate for a snooze and all the rooms are taken, don't forget MCT also has an airside hotel just across from the lounges so you could ask for pricing there for a quick nap.
Sep 9, 2023, 4:23 pm
#90
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: New Zealand
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Posts: 675
Yes I used it a few days ago. Originally I was meant to have just a couple of hours on the ground in MCT following my arrival from DOH before my connecting flight to IST. A couple of weeks out Oman Air cancelled the flight and put me on one 10 hours after my arrival. I emailed Oman Air requesting STPC noting that I was now due to be on the ground for 8+ hours (the threshold they apparently use), and that it was due to their changes not anything I had done.
Within 48 hours I had confirmation from Oman Air that they would provide me with a hotel at Aerotel Muscat (helpfully inside the terminal), which I used from about 4am until midday. At check in the hotel also provided breakfast and lunch vouchers. Decent enough room but most importantly it was nice and quiet.
Within 48 hours I had confirmation from Oman Air that they would provide me with a hotel at Aerotel Muscat (helpfully inside the terminal), which I used from about 4am until midday. At check in the hotel also provided breakfast and lunch vouchers. Decent enough room but most importantly it was nice and quiet.