Oman Air carried approximately 5.8 million passengers in 2025, marking an 8% increase compared to 2024 and a significant 57% rise compared to 2022, surpassing global market growth rates.
Passenger traffic arriving directly in the Sultanate of Oman also witnessed notable growth, accounting for 64% of total passengers, following an unprecedented annual increase of 34%, according to a report published on the Oman News Agency’s website.
The airline’s load factor also rose from 76% in 2024 to 82% in 2025, an annual increase of 6 percentage points and a 26% increase compared to 2022, driven by more disciplined network and revenue management.
Oman Air increased its seat capacity on the Muscat–Salalah route by 17% in 2025 compared to 2024 and 19% compared to 2022. This resulted in a 19% increase in passenger numbers on the route compared to 2024 and 36% compared to 2022.
The airline also launched its first direct charter flights between Moscow and Salalah, with plans to expand services to additional Russian cities in 2026, followed by further expansion into other European markets starting in 2027.
These initiatives are expected to attract up to 580,000 additional visitors to Salalah by 2030, contributing more than OMR 320 million in tourism revenue.
Oman Air also reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating travel for Omani citizens by maintaining fixed ticket prices for Omani nationals on the Muscat–Salalah route throughout the year, including the Khareef season, while increasing flight frequencies during peak periods.
Con Korfiatis, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, stated that these results reflect the tangible progress achieved under the company’s transformation strategy, which prioritizes improving commercial performance and optimizing resources, alongside greater focus on the passenger experience.
It is worth noting that Oman Air launched its transformation program in 2023, aiming to achieve financial break-even. The company is making rapid progress toward this goal while remaining committed to improving service quality in line with international standards and ensuring sustainable value for all partners and passengers.
To view the report on the Oman News Agency’s website, click here.
