Monday 13 / April / 2026
Muscat: Oman is making efforts to establish and develop a domestic aviation network connecting the governorates, said Eng. Said Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
During the media briefing, the Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology also said efforts are also ongoing to establish and develop a domestic aviation network connecting the governorates, as well as to build and upgrade several domestic airports, particularly in tourist areas such as Al Jabal Al Akhdar, Masirah Island, Sohar, and other locations across the governorates of Oman.
He emphasized that these airports and the domestic aviation network will enhance internal air connectivity, open new horizons for the tourism sector, and bring essential services closer to citizens, in addition to paving the way for future connecting routes with nearby regional and international areas.
The Minister added that the focus in the upcoming phase is on enhancing financial sustainability, increasing growth, and expanding regionally and internationally. The aviation sector is expected to undertake a vital role in enabling the growth of economic diversification sectors, such as tourism and logistics, and in strengthening Oman’s position as a regional and international destination for travel and tourism, as well as a gateway for logistical services.
He also announced that work is underway to establish the first integrated aircraft maintenance workshop.
Regarding prices on the Salalah–Muscat route, he indicated that Oman Air fares for Muscat–Salalah reached OMR 54 during the Khareef Dhofar season and OMR 64 year-round.
As for SalamAir’s new fares for the Muscat–Salalah route, they reach OMR 9.99 for a one-way trip without luggage, OMR 18.99 as the lowest one-way fare with a 20-kilogram bag, OMR 27.99 as the lowest round-trip fare without luggage, and OMR 35.99 as the lowest round-trip fare with a 20-kilogram bag.
Saud Nasser Al Hubaishi, Chief Operating Officer at Oman Airports, stated that the company recorded growth in passenger traffic, reaching approximately 15.2 million passengers across various airports in the Sultanate of Oman, alongside a 4 percent increase in air cargo volumes. This performance is an indicator reflecting the growing demand for travel and the enhanced efficiency of operational processes.
He added that Oman Airports continued to support the expansion of its route network by attracting new airlines and deepening partnerships with existing carriers. In addition, the company advanced the development of strategic destinations in coordination with Oman Air, contributing to connecting the Sultanate of Oman with more regional and international markets.
