MUSCAT: Between June and August 2026, SalamAir operated 1,042 flights, up 19 percent compared with the same period last year, and offered more than 189,000 seats, an increase of 10 percent.
During the peak months of July and August, SalamAir further enhanced its schedule with 84 additional flights, providing travellers with greater choice and flexibility while supporting increased access to Dhofar during the peak season of Khareef.
This increased capacity also supported greater access to Salalah for travellers from across the Sultanate, with Omani passengers representing 80 percent of those carried during the season. This growth reflects SalamAir’s continued efforts to make travel to Dhofar more accessible and affordable for citizens, supported by initiatives including the OMR 9.99 fare for Omanis, increased frequencies of up to 15 daily flights between Muscat and Salalah during peak periods, special baggage offers, and direct flights from Sohar.
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Beyond Muscat, SalamAir continued to strengthen connectivity to Salalah from Sohar and key regional markets. During the season, the airline operated 96 flights between Sohar and Salalah, carrying more than 14,000 passengers. Regional connectivity was further supported through 40 direct flights from Baghdad and Dammam, offering more than 7,000 seats. The Baghdad–Salalah route recorded particularly strong growth, carrying more than 2,000 passengers, an increase of 197 percent compared with 2025. Meanwhile, the newly introduced Dammam–Salalah service carried more than 4,000 passengers across 26 flights, further expanding travel options to Dhofar and supporting the Governorate’s growing appeal as a regional tourism destination.
Building on the strong momentum of the Khareef season, SalamAir recently announced plans to establish its first aircraft base in Salalah, marking an important step in the airline’s long-term commitment to Dhofar. From the end of October 2026, SalamAir will introduce direct services from Salalah to Jeddah, Chattogram and Calicut, expanding travel choices for residents and visitors while strengthening year-round international connectivity from Dhofar and supporting the continued growth of tourism and economic activity in the Governorate.
