MINSK, 24 October (BelTA) – The Belarusian air carrier Belavia has resumed its flight program to Oman. The first flight of the season from the Belarusian capital to Salalah was given a ceremonial send-off at Minsk National Airport, complete with a photo zone and refreshments for passengers, BelTA has learned.
The program will continue until the end of May 2026. The flight duration is approximately 7 hours, and the available tours are designed for 9-11 nights. The base aircraft type is Boeing 737-8.
The route is popular among Belarusians, partly due to the joint decision to ease visa requirements. Tourists are attracted by the magnificent beaches with crystal-clear water.
mong the first to check in for the flight was Yana Asipovich. She is traveling on vacation with her two children aged 12 and 8, her husband and mother. "A direct flight is very convenient. With children, it's a priority: we board in Minsk and disembark at our destination. We haven't been to Oman before. These are unplanned holidays. The five of us are traveling together. It's always pleasant to have time off and relax and it doesn’t matter whether it is abroad or in Belarus. We expect to gain new experiences. We haven't planned any excursions yet, but if something catches our interest, we will definitely go and check out,” the tourist noted.
Traveling to Oman with her sister and daughter is Irina Martyanova. "When I found out that the first flight was opening, I booked a trip. The country is washed by the Arabian Sea. That's the Indian Ocean. It's not just desert, but also green oases. We didn't think long. Visas were waived and it it is a big advantage. There's a direct flight. That's great. I hope new destinations will continue to open up. If we like it, we'll go again," the woman said.
The airline launched its first charter flight to Salalah on 27 February 2025. This new route was launched as a result of highest-level agreements between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. Until recently, Belarusians could only reach Oman with layovers in third countries. The launch of this direct flight has significantly simplified travel logistics.
In early October, a decision was made to move a new step and sign an agreement on the mutual abolition of visas. The airline is confident that this will have a beneficial effect on increasing tourist flows and the number of flights.
The consolidator of the charter flight is the Intercity tour operator. The approximate cost of a tour package for two is around $2,500.
The program will continue until the end of May 2026. The flight duration is approximately 7 hours, and the available tours are designed for 9-11 nights. The base aircraft type is Boeing 737-8.
The aircraft in its cornflower-blue livery departs for Salalah at 22.40 and will deliver tourists to their vacation spot in the "Caribbean of the East" by tomorrow. The airport senior officials will greet the flight upon arrival in Oman. National sweets, coffee, and flowers have been prepared for the travelers.
“The first flight was sold out. Direct air communication between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Belarus is an important step towards strengthening strategic partnership, and economic, tourist, and cultural ties,” stated Yekaterina Radishevskaya, Head of Marketing and Foreign Economic Activity at Belavia.
The route is popular among Belarusians, partly due to the joint decision to ease visa requirements. Tourists are attracted by the magnificent beaches with crystal-clear water.
mong the first to check in for the flight was Yana Asipovich. She is traveling on vacation with her two children aged 12 and 8, her husband and mother. "A direct flight is very convenient. With children, it's a priority: we board in Minsk and disembark at our destination. We haven't been to Oman before. These are unplanned holidays. The five of us are traveling together. It's always pleasant to have time off and relax and it doesn’t matter whether it is abroad or in Belarus. We expect to gain new experiences. We haven't planned any excursions yet, but if something catches our interest, we will definitely go and check out,” the tourist noted.
The family of Tatiana and Michele Poma is also going on a vacation on the pristine white beaches of an Omani resort. The trip is a gift from the husband to his wife for her birthday. Michele Poma is a musician, composer, singer, and president of the cultural association International Italian Festivals.
“Oman is something new for us. We decided to give it a try. We are counting on a pleasant vacation. We want to travel around and see what's there. I am from Vitebsk myself, and my husband is from Italy. Michele is an official partner of the Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk. We fly to festivals often, we explore. We live on airplanes," Tatiana noted with a touch of humor. "We are frequent guests in Belarus.”
Traveling to Oman with her sister and daughter is Irina Martyanova. "When I found out that the first flight was opening, I booked a trip. The country is washed by the Arabian Sea. That's the Indian Ocean. It's not just desert, but also green oases. We didn't think long. Visas were waived and it it is a big advantage. There's a direct flight. That's great. I hope new destinations will continue to open up. If we like it, we'll go again," the woman said.
The airline launched its first charter flight to Salalah on 27 February 2025. This new route was launched as a result of highest-level agreements between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. Until recently, Belarusians could only reach Oman with layovers in third countries. The launch of this direct flight has significantly simplified travel logistics.
In early October, a decision was made to move a new step and sign an agreement on the mutual abolition of visas. The airline is confident that this will have a beneficial effect on increasing tourist flows and the number of flights.
The consolidator of the charter flight is the Intercity tour operator. The approximate cost of a tour package for two is around $2,500.
Oman can still be considered a new tourist destination in the Belarusian market. It is called the “Caribbean of the East”. It is very comfortable to vacation here both in summer and winter. The city of Salalah is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Since ancient times, the country has been famous for its strong black coffee, often served with cardamom or a drop of rose water.
Belavia will launch flights to Sri Lanka in a few days and to Thailand in January.
Belavia will launch flights to Sri Lanka in a few days and to Thailand in January.
Photos by Andrei Sinyavsky
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