Indian families in Oman are already checking flight prices for the summer break. And honestly, the fares are not looking great this year. A lot of Indian schools in Oman are expected to shut for summer holidays earlier than usual because the break may overlap with Eid al-Adha, likely falling in the third week of May. That has pushed many families to start planning trips back home around the same time. Airlines know it too, and hence you can see a surge in airfare between Oman and India.
Flights From Oman To India Are Getting Costlier This Summer
From around May 21, ticket prices between Oman and India have started climbing fast. Industry estimates show fares are already 20 to 50 per cent higher on several routes. On busy travel days, one-way tickets are touching OMR100 to OMR150. For many families travelling together, that adds up quickly.
Mumbai still seems to be the safest bet for travellers trying to save money. Flights operated by Oman Air, SalamAir and Air India Express have kept fares a little more manageable because there are more daily options. Right now, tickets are starting around OMR55 to OMR65 on some days.
Some Destinations Could Be Unpredictable In Terms Of Airfare
That said, routes to Hyderabad, Delhi and Bengaluru have become more unpredictable. Some Indian airlines have reduced capacity, and there’s still uncertainty around flight frequencies on a few sectors.
Kerala routes are seeing the worst of it. Flights to Kochi, Kozhikode and Kannur are getting expensive very quickly. A huge number of Indian expats in Oman are from Kerala, and most head home during school holidays. Demand shoots up every year, but this time the pressure feels heavier.
Also, places like Mangaluru and Lucknow are struggling because there aren’t many airline choices on those routes, according to a report by Oman Observer.
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Will Airspace Closure Impact Travel?
The situation outside Oman is not helping either. Airport and airspace closures in parts of the region have forced airlines to take longer routes, burning more fuel and increasing costs. Fuel supply issues in some markets have added another layer to the mess.
Some travellers are now considering flying into Mumbai first and then taking trains to their hometowns just to cut costs. It saves money, but it also means losing a day or two of the holiday.
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