Dates announced for repatriation flights to India

Muscat: In order to facilitate the return of stranded Indian nationals from Oman, the Government of India has decided to operate eight more special flights to India during the period 17-23 May, 2020.

The schedule is as follows:

17 May 2020 : Muscat – Trivandrum

18 May 2020 : Muscat – Hyderabad

20 May 2020 : Muscat – Bangalore

20 May 2020 : Salalah – Calicut

21 May 2020 : Muscat – Delhi

22 May 2020 : Muscat – Kannur

23 May 2020 : Muscat – Kochi

23 May 2020 : Muscat – Gaya

As in the case of two flights on 9 May (Kochi) and 12 May (Chennai), the passenger lists for all these eights flights will also be finalized by the Embassy on the basis of information received by the Embassy through the form which was disseminated by the Embassy on its website and social media.

"Priority will be given to medical emergency cases, pregnant women, workers in distress, senior citizens as well as to other Indian nationals who are stranded in difficult situations. The Embassy will be contacting the short-listed people for each flight directly through email/telephone," a statement said.

The cost of tickets will have to be borne by the passengers themselves and air tickets will be issued by the airline to short listed persons. "All passengers are required to confirm acceptance of all conditions of travel, including quarantine requirements in India as well as health requirements in order to board the flight," the statement added.

"The Embassy will make further announcements relating to additional flights to India as and when these are scheduled. Since there are large number of requests which have been received by the Embassy, it would not be possible to accommodate all requests immediately. We seek patience and cooperation from all," the embassy said.

In view of the social distancing norms prescribed by Government of Oman to contain the spread of COVID-19, visits to Embassy may be avoided without appointment. For any queries, the following details may be used:

Embassy helpline numbers:

+968-24695981

80071234 (toll free)

+968-93577979 (WhatsApp)

Email: [email protected]