Oman Air Temporarily Suspends Istanbul Flights

Oman Air has temporarily shut its flights from Muscat to Istanbul Ataturk airport as all flights transition to the new Istanbul Airport which will open on April 5.

The airline normally uses Boeing 737 aircraft on the route (not pictured). Photo: AeroNewsX/Dario Deppenthaler

Oman Air issued the following statement: "Dear valued guests, we would like to bring to your attention that our flight from Muscat to Ataturk Airport flight number WY165 on the 5th April and flight number WY166 from Ataturk Airport to Muscat on the 6th April will be cancelled due to transition to New Airport [Istanbul Airport]. We deeply regret any inconvenience caused to our valued guests. For any further information and booking queries, please contact your local travel agency or Oman Air call centre: 0096824531111."