MUSCAT : The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has affirmed that expanding air connectivity with global markets is a cornerstone of its strategy to attract visitors and strengthen Oman’s position as a premier tourist destination.
As part of these efforts, Oman Air inaugurated its direct Muscat–Amsterdam route on July 1, 2025, expanding the national carrier’s international network and providing greater accessibility to one of Europe’s major tourism and commercial hubs.
The new route operates four times a week between Muscat International Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, utilizing modern Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The service offers passengers a comfortable travel experience and seamless connections to over 40 destinations within Oman Air’s network, including major cities in Asia and Africa.
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On this occasion, His Excellency Azzan bin Qasim Al Busaidi, Undersecretary for Tourism at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, explained that the launch of this direct route represents a strategic step within the framework of the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts to enhance air connectivity with the European market, particularly with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which is an important gateway to Europe. He added that this step will contribute to increasing tourist flows to the Sultanate of Oman and strengthening its position as a leading tourist destination, in addition to supporting economic and trade relations with European Union countries.
His Excellency highlighted the Ministry’s ongoing focus on the Dutch tourism market, emphasizing targeted promotional campaigns and participation in international tourism forums. These efforts include the annual Vakantiebeurs travel exhibition, hosting the ANVR Congress 2024, organizing familiarization trips for travel companies and media, and taking part in events such as Reisprof Event and TravDay, scheduled for October 2025.
These initiatives aim to spotlight Oman’s rich and diverse tourism offerings and further position the Sultanate as a top destination for European travellers.
