The passenger movement at Salalah increased by 32 per cent to 183,167 in July 2023 compared to 137,741 in June 22.
The aircraft movement increased by 26 per cent to 1,612 in July 2023 from 1,282 during the same period a year ago, according to the latest figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
It may be noted that 84 per cent (305,350) of the total 396,108 khareef visitors to Salalah this year (until July 31, 2023) came via road, compared to 90,758 visitors who took the flights.
These may include travellers from neighbouring countries.
The number of visitors to khareef season from June 21 to July 31 stood at 396,108, an increase of 12.8 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2022.
According to the NCSI, the number of Omani visitors to Khareef Dhofar during the abovementioned period grew by 13 per cent to 296,135, while 59,555 visitors from other GCC states showed up at Khareef Dhofar season this year, compared to 52,807 in 2022.
At the same time, the passenger movement at Muscat International Airport increased 42 per cent to 1,235,067 in July 2023 compared to 868,318 in July 2022, while aircraft movement increased by 38 per cent to 9,890 from 7,160 in July 2022.
The passenger movement at Sohar Airport increased 62 per cent in July 2023 to 12,707, with aircraft movement going up by 153 per cent to 195 from 77 a year ago.
The Duqm Airport saw an increase of 13 during the same period.
The number of planes using Omani airspace increased 23 per cent to 40,839 in 2023 from 33,110 in 2022.
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