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<p>Oman just got a lot easier to reach. Oman Air launched its first direct Muscat–Singapore flight on 2 July 2026, adding to existing direct routes from Manila and Bangkok — meaning travelers across Southeast Asia now have seamless access to this often-overlooked corner of Arabia.</p>
<p>Beyond whitewashed forts, dramatic mountain canyons and starlit desert camps, food lovers will find a cuisine shaped by Persian, Indian and East African influences, as DestinAsian explored in its <a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://destinasian.com/editorial/a-deep-dive-into-omani-cuisine">deep dive into Omani cuisine</a>. With the tourism ministry actively courting the region under its Vision 2040 strategy, now is the moment to put Oman on your travel radar.</p>


Oman Opens a New Gateway to Southeast Asia