Book flights from Muscat to Manchester with Qatar Airways
Hop on a flight to one of the UK’s most exciting cities, with flights from Muscat to Manchester with Qatar Airways. Spacious seats and delicious cuisine are important in long-haul air travel, and we’ll supply you with both as well as a range of top award-winning services, so that you’ll land in Manchester ready to commence business or see the sights of this thriving powerhouse of a city.
Once a great northern industrial hub, Manchester has transformed itself into a city of cutting-edge music, boutique hotels and shopping centres. Stylish architecture and some of the UK’s finest museums and art galleries, not to mention the home stadium of a world-famous football club, all combine to make Manchester a city you’ll love to experience with Qatar Airways.
Arriving in Manchester
Home to one of the most famous football teams in the world, Manchester is the powerhouse of the north of England, and an up-and-coming communication and broadcasting hub that is now also home to BBC. Fly to Manchester with Qatar Airways and you’ll have the chance to explore this thriving city and all it has to offer.
Manchester is well known for its lively entertainment, music and theatre scene, but just a few miles from its busy centre is some of England’s most beautiful countryside, including the Wirral, the Lake District and the Peak District. A flight to Manchester with Qatar Airways gives you the opportunity to discover the delights of the north-west of England for yourself.
Tourist attractions
The Museum of Science and Industry and the waterways of the Manchester Ship Canal give you a fascinating glimpse into the city’s past as the epicentre of the Industrial Revolution.
For football fans (and particularly those of MUFC), a tour around the legendary turf of Old Trafford is an essential stop.
Manchester has plenty of museums and cultural attractions, including the Gallery of English Costume, the Imperial War Museum North, and the People’s History Museum.
The eponymous Manchester Museum contains a selection of more ancient exhibits dating to the time of the dinosaurs and Ancient Egypt.
Travel considerations
Flights to Manchester with Qatar Airways land at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure.
Before you fly to Manchester please check the visa and passport requirements.
Flying from Muscat
Muscat International Airport is a rapidly-expanding air transport hub that draws heavily on the design influences of Middle Eastern art.
Recent growth in passenger numbers has prompted a flurry of development, creating a more open, spacious departure area, and a greater choice when it comes to facilities, retail outlets and amenities. Qatar Airways flights from Muscat take you to destinations around the world in comfort.
Transportation and parking
Both short and long-term parking is available close to the main terminal. Parking attendants are on duty to help with any queries, and to ensure that all vehicles left in the car parks are safe and secure while the owners are away.
Pick-up and drop-off points are conveniently positioned right outside the terminal. Car hire is available in the main entrance hall, while regular buses arrive every few minutes. Buses stop on Sultan Qaboos Highway outside of the airport complex. Taxis are available, and a pre-booked limousine service is also available for passengers travelling with certain carriers.
Arriving in Muscat
Qatar Airways flights from Muscat depart from the main terminal. Check the screens as you enter the departures hall to find out which check-in desks are designated for your flight.
The Plaza Premium Lounge offers a relaxing, comfortable area for passengers while they wait for their flight to be called, with access to plenty of facilities and amenities.
Facilities and amenities
There are a number of ATMs and a Foreign Exchange Bureaus on site, as well as tourist information, porter services, prayer rooms and shower rooms. Duty-free shopping is available opposite Gate 4 on the ground floor, and a retail outlet selling a selection of magazines, books and goods is located near the east entrance. A choice of food outlets can also be found in the departures area, including Asian eateries, and cafés selling light snacks and coffee.