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The reopened route to India and Southeast Asia
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Visa
Iranian passport holders need an Oman e-visa; a short transit without leaving the airport usually needs no visa. Check before travelling.
Money and payment
Omani rial (an expensive currency). International cards are common; Iranian cards do not work.
Book hotels and tickets with a foreign-currency card. Iranian agencies sell Oman tours for rials.
Transit tips
- SalamAir is back since 18 October and the return flight runs only on Sundays and Fridays; plan around those two days.
- Muscat–Tehran costs several times what it used to; if Europe is the destination, Istanbul works out cheaper.
- Muscat airport is small and quick; a 2-hour connection is enough.
Onward flights
Oman Air to London, Frankfurt and Asia; SalamAir is cheap to India, Bangkok and the Persian Gulf.
Best for
- India
- Southeast Asia
- Europe with Oman Air
Warnings
- Tehran–Dubai flights are closed; Muscat is the nearest alternative for reaching the UAE.
Visa rules and entry conditions for Iranian passport holders change frequently. This guide is based on public information as of the update date and is no substitute for checking with the embassy or the airline. Guides updated 2 November 2026