Fly from Dublin to Muscat with Etihad Airways
Book flights from Dublin to Muscat with Etihad Airways to experience a flavour of Oman, far from the Emerald Isle.
Travel from Dublin to Muscat to go from the bustle of Temple Bar to the glamour of Middle Eastern souqs and high culture at the Royal Opera House Muscat. Once you’ve toured the markets and minarets, you can even take a trip out into Oman’s otherworldly desert.
Flying from Dublin to Muscat: FAQs
What is the time difference between Dublin and Muscat?
Muscat, Oman is four hours behind Dublin, Ireland from October to March. When Dublin observes Irish Standard Time during summer, this time difference reduced to three hours.
What food is Muscat known for?
Omani cuisine is very different to the national food of Ireland. In place of soda bread and stew, you can expect to try intricately spiced treats such as majboos, or kasba, a saffron-flavoured rice and meat dish. There’s also mushaltat, a delicious flatbread that comes stuffed with a combination of honey, spinach or cheese. Dates are a must-try in any part of the Islamic world, but in Muscat, the best way to enjoy them is within sticky-sweet halwa – a local dessert of choice.
Top tips for Dublin to Muscat
Explore Mutrah Souq
More than 200 years of colourful trading heritage is waiting to be explored at Mutrah Souq, Muscat’s traditional Arab market. You might be used to Dublin’s Dun Laoghaire Sunday Market – if so, expect to be dazzled by a far more hectic shopping experience. The wares are often Omani and sometimes of Indian origin – you’ll find crafts, jewellery, sandals and antique chests. For the best deals, bring some cash.
See the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
The Sultanate of Oman’s main mosque is sometimes considered the country’s most important religious site – and, much like St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, there’s more to the destination than prayer. The architecture is as dazzling as it is pristine and distinctly 21st-century – the chandelier alone took four years to construct.