MUSCAT — Highlighting its role as the Sultanate’s national carrier, Oman Air recorded its busiest ever Khareef season in 2025, flying more than 200,000 guests into Salalah between the beginning of June and end of August. The milestone, which represents a 15% increase over 2024, underscores the airline’s commitment to supporting Oman’s tourism sector and making domestic travel easier and more appealing.
A key factor behind the route’s success for the 2025 season was the increase in flights to up to 14 per day, and the deployment of widebody aircraft, which enabled Oman Air to increase capacity by up to 75% on certain flights. The airline continued to offer its fixed national fare to make travel more accessible and affordable for citizens, with over 70% of passengers during Khareef taking advantage of the OMR 54 return fare. Meanwhile, the OMR 64 fare remains available year-round, reflecting Oman Air’s commitment to making travel between Salalah and Muscat more accessible both during peak season and beyond.
Ahmed Al Mahrouqy, Oman Air’s Vice President of Global Sales, said, “We’re thrilled to see the number of visitors flying into Salalah for Khareef season continue to grow, and we remain committed to driving this growth year after year. Oman Air is proud to support the national tourism goals by connecting people, promoting the destination at home and abroad, and working with local communities to bring the season to life.”
In addition to growing passenger numbers, Oman Air reinforced its support for the region through its sponsorship of the Khareef Dhofar festival in partnership with Dhofar Municipality. The collaboration was part of the airline’s commitment to promoting Oman’s cultural and natural heritage, boosting inbound tourism, and strengthening the country’s profile as a leading destination in the region.