MUSCAT: Oman Air inaugurated its first-ever direct flight to Amsterdam on Tuesday, establishing a new air bridge between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The service will operate four times a week.
This new route expands Oman Air’s European network to 11 destinations, including Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Rome, Zurich, Istanbul, Trabzon, Moscow, and London.
The launch was marked by an official ceremony at Muscat International Airport, attended by Azzan bin Qasim al Busaidi, Under-Secretary for Tourism at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism; HH Sayyid Dr Faris bin Turki al Said; Stella Kloth, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Oman; and several officials from public and private sectors.
Al Busaidi noted that this connection will strengthen Oman’s positioning as a prime destination for European travellers. He highlighted the Netherlands as a key tourism market for the Sultanate, whose visitors are increasingly drawn to Oman's natural beauty and cultural depth.
Oman Air CEO Kon Korfiatis described the route as a strategic addition, opening new travel options for guests across Europe and beyond.
The Amsterdam launch also coincides with Oman Air's official entry into the oneworld airline alliance. It is the first new destination announced under the alliance, which offers passengers access to over 900 destinations worldwide and greater connectivity for travel to and from Oman. — ONA
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