MUSCAT : Oman Airports celebrated the launch, emphasizing that the new connection will enhance travel options and expand economic cooperation. Ahmed bin Saeed Al Amri, CEO of Oman Airports, said the company is committed to providing international airlines with the facilities needed to open new routes, positioning Muscat as a growing regional hub.

“This flight will give a strong boost to relations between the two countries, providing more choices for travelers and supporting the local economy,” Al Amri said. He also revealed that Iraqi Airways will add direct flights from Baghdad to Muscat starting September 9, further expanding connectivity.

Engineer Manaf Abdul Munim, Director General of Iraqi Airways, noted that the launch reflects the deepening cooperation between Iraq and Oman, especially following the recent visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani to Muscat. He said the route would open “broad horizons for tourism, economic, and investment cooperation.”

Iraqi Airways has already launched seasonal flights to Salalah Airport during the Khareef season, tapping into Dhofar’s reputation as a prime summer destination. The airline’s growing presence in Oman is part of a wider effort to build stronger regional ties.

Oman Airports, which manages six airports across the Sultanate, has also signed a cooperation agreement with Taiba Karbala Company for the operation of Iraq’s Karbala International Airport.

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