Oman's SalamAir, which specializes in low-cost air services, has announced the launch of its direct flights between Muscat and Port Sudan in Sudan from January 27, 2026, with 3 flights per week, in a step aimed at strengthening air connectivity between the Sultanate of Oman and Northeast Africa.
The company explained in a press release that the new service is the first direct link between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Sudan, and will enable travelers to reach the city easily and connect their flights with its networks in the Middle East. Port Sudan lies on the Red Sea coast and is Sudan's main seaport, enjoying great strategic logistical and commercial importance in the region.
For his part, Steven Allen, head of the commercial division at SalamAir, said the opening of this route is a strategic milestone in the expansion of the company's network and enhances connectivity between key regional markets, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar.
The flights will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with modern Airbus A320neo aircraft, with the aim of providing a seamless and efficient travel experience. Ticket prices on the Light package start from 79.99 Omani rials, and tickets are now available for booking via the website www.salamair.com or through the SalamAir smartphone app.
SalamAir operates a fleet of 15 Airbus A320/A321 aircraft and runs more than 80 flights a day to 38 destinations. The company expects to carry more than 4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of about 25% over the previous year. As part of its expansion plans, the company announced last February an order for 10 additional aircraft to grow its fleet to 25 aircraft by 2028, with deliveries due to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
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