MUSCAT – Oman Airports, Oman Air and SalamAir posted strong results for 2025, driven by rising passenger numbers, improved efficiency and expanding international connectivity, marking a major growth phase for Oman’s aviation sector.
The sector’s performance was highlighted by key figures, including Oman Air carrying 5.8 million passengers (+8%), national airports handling 15.2 million passengers, and SalamAir transporting 3.4 million passengers across more than 40 destinations.
Oman Air reported a historic turnaround, achieving RO 3.2 million EBITDA in 2025, its first positive result in 15 years, alongside a RO 27 million reduction in bank debt, the first decline since 2009. The airline also reduced cost per available seat kilometre (CASK) by 6 percent, reflecting improved efficiency.
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Operational performance strengthened further with a 82 percent seat load factor, while direct travel demand surged 34 percent year-on-year, supporting tourism growth into Oman.
Network expansion continued in 2025 with new direct routes to Amsterdam, Baghdad, Copenhagen and Taif, along with a Salalah–Moscow service. The airline now operates 33 aircraft to 45 destinations, with plans to expand to 39 aircraft by 2029 and add five new destinations in 2026.
Oman Airports recorded 15.2 million passengers across the Sultanate’s airports, alongside a 4 percent rise in air cargo volumes, reflecting stronger travel and trade activity. Connectivity also expanded with direct links to global hubs including Beijing and Amsterdam.
Passenger services improved further, with Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport receiving Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards from the Airports Council International, recognising service excellence.
SalamAir reported strong growth with 3.4 million passengers carried, 22,000+ flights operated, and an 83 percent on-time performance rate, generating revenues of around OMR 137 million in 2025.
Expansion plans include entry into new markets such as Port Sudan, Nairobi, Kigali, Vienna and Medan, alongside fleet growth to 18 aircraft in 2026 and 25 aircraft by 2028.
Aligned with Oman Vision 2040, the aviation sector continues to support diversification, job creation and digital transformation. The three entities said their 2026–2030 strategy will focus on building an integrated aviation ecosystem to strengthen Oman’s position as a regional aviation and tourism hub.
