Charter flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East departs Oman for Dublin

Government-assisted flight leaves Oman after delay, carrying 194 passengers home to Dublin via Cairo tonight
Charter flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East departs Oman for Dublin

Dublin Airport. File photo

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 - 13:15
Greg Murphy

A Government-chartered flight carrying Irish citizens from the Middle East has departed Oman and is expected to arrive in Dublin later tonight.

The flight, arranged by the department of foreign affairs to assist Irish citizens in the region, left Oman earlier today and will make a scheduled stop in Cairo before continuing on to Ireland.

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