Oman's SalamAir, which specializes in low-cost flying, has announced the opening of bookings for its new direct flights between Muscat and Damascus in Syria, in a step that strengthens the expansion of its network in the Middle East and supports regional air connectivity.
The first flights on the route are scheduled to take off on May 2, 2026, with two flights per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at times that meet travelers' needs, according to a press release published on the SalamAir website.
Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and an important cultural and economic center in the Levant. The city is distinguished by its history, traditional markets and architectural heritage, as well as its pivotal role as a center for trade, education and public institutions.
The launch of the Damascus route is part of SalamAir's continuing strategy to expand its operating network, meeting demand for direct and affordable travel within the region. The route was designed to serve the Syrian community in the Sultanate of Oman, as well as to strengthen connectivity via Muscat, giving travelers seamless access to SalamAir's wider network of destinations.
For his part, Steven Allen, head of the commercial division at SalamAir, said: "Choosing Damascus as our new destination, and being the first Omani airline to operate flights to Syria, reflects our strategic and commercial approach to network expansion."
He added that the service had been carefully designed to meet clear travel needs between the Sultanate of Oman and Syria, stressing that by strengthening international air connectivity from Muscat, the Damascus route supports the targets of Oman Vision 2040, while adhering to a planning framework that ensures sustainable growth.
Damascus is the fourth destination SalamAir has announced in recent weeks, joining Port Sudan, Medan and Vienna among a group of new destinations to which flights from Muscat will begin operating during 2026.
All flights are now available for booking via the website www.SalamAir.com and the smartphone app, with fares starting from 59.99 Omani rials for the Light fare.
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