The Turkish low-cost airline Pegasus Airlines is offering cheap return flights to Muscat from Bratislava, Vienna and Prague. Flights from Bratislava are the cheapest at 180 eur, whilst those from Vienna and Prague are only slightly more expensive.

• Bratislava to 180 eur
• Vienna from 203 eur
• Prague from 204 eur

The lowest fares are mainly available at the end of September and throughout October. From Prague and Vienna, cheap dates are also available in January.

The basic Light fare includes only one small piece of hand luggage measuring 40 × 30 × 15 cm and weighing up to 3 kg. The Saver fare, which includes both cabin and checked luggage up to 20 kg, costs 34 eur more.

You’ll have one stopover at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Those who prefer to travel with a travel agency can also take a look at the Oman packages, which are already on sale for the winter season.

Citizens of the Czech Republic and Slovakia do not require a visa for stays of up to 14 days. For longer stays, an e-visa must be obtained before travelling.

The following may be useful when planning your trip:

• Accommodation prices
• Car hire prices