Oman Air today celebrated its maiden flight to Mashhad, Iran, a new route launched by the national airline which will strengthen the well-established bilateral trade links between Oman and Iran.

A celebratory cake cutting ceremony was held at the Muscat International airport and was attended by Mohammed Jawad bin Hassan bin Sulaiman, advisor to the Omani Ministry of Finance, and other top officials from Oman Air.

The new daily service is Oman Air’s second to Iran, following the launch of flights to Tehran in 2012. It utilises a Boeing 737-800 aircraft and flights depart Muscat International Airport at 14.00, arriving at Mashhad International Airport (also known as Shahid Hashemi Nejad Airport) at 17.15. Return flights depart Mashhad International Airport at 21.45 and arrive in Muscat at 23.50 (all times quoted are local).

Mashhad is Iran’s second most populous city, with around 2.8 million inhabitants. It is also a major centre for cultural, religious and business affairs.

Return Economy Class seats from Muscat to Mashhad are currently available at a promotional rate of OMR110 ($284.7) per person, and return Business Class seats are available from OMR300 ($776.5) per person. Return flights from Mashhad to Muscat cost from $409 in Economy Class or $872 in Business Class. All prices are inclusive of tax and charges. - TradeArabia News Service