Oman Air, the Sultanate’s national carrier, has achieved its busiest Khareef season on record, flying more than 200,000 guests into Salalah between June and August 2025—a 15% increase over last year.
The milestone was driven by an increase in daily flights—up to 14 per day—and the deployment of widebody aircraft, boosting capacity on some services by as much as 75%. The airline also continued to offer its popular fixed national fare, with more than 70% of passengers benefitting from the OMR 54 return ticket during the season. The OMR 64 fare remains available year-round.
Ahmed Al Mahrouqy, Oman Air’s Vice President of Global Sales, said: “We’re thrilled to see visitor numbers grow and are proud to support Oman’s tourism goals by connecting people, promoting Salalah, and working with local communities to bring Khareef to life.”
Alongside record passenger numbers, Oman Air also reinforced its community engagement by sponsoring the Khareef Dhofar Festival in partnership with Dhofar Municipality, highlighting its commitment to Oman’s cultural and natural heritage while boosting the Sultanate’s profile as a leading regional destination.
