7.7 million passengers traveled through Oman's airports in 2026

Muscat: The total number of passengers traveling through Oman's airports, including arrivals, departures, and transit passengers, was 7,689,967 by the end of July 2026, a decrease of 8.1 percent compared to the same period in 2025, which saw 8,366,273 passengers, according to the latest data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

The data also showed that the total number of international flights arriving at and departing from Muscat, Salalah, and Sohar airports reached 45,904 by the end of July 2026, a decrease of 9.5 percent compared to 50,747 flights during the same period in 2025.

Muscat International Airport recorded 49,315 international and domestic flights up to the end of July 2026, a decrease of 7.3 percent compared to 53,170 flights during the same period in 2025. The number of passengers passing through the airport reached 6,855,942, a decrease of 8 percent compared to 7,453,204 passengers.

Regarding international flights at Muscat International Airport, the number reached 43,970, a decrease of 8.4 percent compared to 47,986 flights during the same period last year. The number of passengers on international flights reached 6,164,584, a decrease of 9 percent.

The number of domestic flights through Muscat International Airport grew by 3.1 percent, reaching 5,345 flights compared to 5,184 flights. The number of passengers on domestic flights also increased by 2 percent, reaching 691,358 passengers, compared to 677,837 passengers during the same period in 2025.

During July 2026, Omani nationals topped the list of nationalities with the highest passenger traffic at Muscat International Airport, totaling 204,591 passengers, including 95,111 arrivals and 109,480 departures.

Indian nationals came in second place with a total of 169,751 passengers, including 99,958 arrivals and 69,793 departures. Bangladeshi nationals ranked third with a total of 46,665 passengers, including 23,171 arrivals and 23,494 departures.

As for Salalah Airport, the total number of international and domestic flights reached 5,569 by the end of July 2026, a decrease of 5.3 percent compared to 5,881 flights during the same period last year. The total number of passengers reached 797,620, a decrease of 8.4 percent compared to 870,616 passengers.

International flights through Salalah Airport saw a 30.8 percent decrease, totaling 1,864 flights compared to 2,693. The number of passengers on international flights also declined by 32.9 percent, reaching 246,257 passengers, compared to 367,168 passengers.

The number of domestic flights through Salalah Airport increased by 16.2 percent, reaching 3,705 flights. The number of passengers on these domestic flights also rose by 9.5 percent, reaching 551,363 passengers, compared to 503,448 passengers during the same period last year.

Sohar Airport recorded 122 international and domestic flights up to the end of July 2026, a decrease of 6.2 percent compared to 130 flights during the same period in 2025. The number of passengers reached 5,150, a decrease of 24.6 percent compared to 6,831 passengers.

The number of international flights through Sohar Airport reached 70, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to 68 flights, while the number of passengers on international flights decreased by 33.2 percent to 199 passengers. The number of domestic flights also decreased by 16.1 percent to 52 flights, with the number of passengers reaching 4,951, a decrease of 24.2 percent.

Duqm Airport recorded 326 domestic flights up to the end of July 2026, a decrease of 9.4 percent compared to 360 flights during the same period last year. The number of passengers also declined by 12.3 percent, reaching 31,255 passengers compared to 35,622 passengers.