BAGHDAD: SalamAir has launched its first new route to the Danish capital, Copenhagen, operating twice weekly via the Iraqi capital, Baghdad — a step that strengthens Oman's air connectivity with European markets and opens new horizons for travel, tourism and trade between Oman and the countries of northern Europe.
Baghdad International Airport hosted a celebration marking the inauguration of the new air route, attended by Mohammed bin Abdullah al Bahrani, Ambassador of Oman to Iraq, and Iraqi officials.
Steven Allen, Chief Commercial Officer at SalamAir, said during the ceremony that the launch of SalamAir flights between Muscat and Copenhagen via Baghdad represents a milestone in the airline's strategy to expand its destination network and support air connectivity between Oman, Iraq and northern Europe.
He noted that the inauguration of this route is underpinned by the positive performance of SalamAir's operations in the Iraqi travel market, while enhancing opportunities for tourism, trade and business between Oman and Denmark.
He added that Copenhagen is the ninth new destination in 2026, affirming the continuous evolution of SalamAir's destination network and its focus on providing low-cost travel options and strengthening the tourism sector in Oman in pursuit of the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
He explained that the new destination links Muscat, Baghdad and Copenhagen, enabling travellers from Oman to reach the Danish capital via Baghdad, providing travellers from Iraq with the possibility of travelling between Baghdad and Copenhagen, and granting travellers from Denmark and northern Europe access to Oman and various SalamAir destinations.
The new destination acquires strategic importance given Copenhagen's standing as one of Europe's most prominent capitals and an important economic and commercial centre, as well as its location, which makes it a gateway to the markets of Scandinavia and northern Europe.
Waheed bin Ibrahim al Balushi, Regional Director of International Sales at SalamAir, said that the Muscat-Baghdad-Copenhagen route provides new options for travellers for tourism and business and for visiting family and friends, operating twice weekly. It enables travellers from Muscat to reach the Danish capital and allows direct travel between Baghdad and Copenhagen, serving the needs of diverse segments of travellers.
He added that this route grants SalamAir an opportunity to expand its customer base in new markets and strengthens cooperation with travel agents and tour operators in Oman, Iraq and Denmark.
He noted that SalamAir, since launching its flights to Baghdad in 2023, has carried more than 210,000 passengers and looks forward to growing demand on this route by operating flights from it to Copenhagen, combining competitive fares with travel options that allow the traveller to choose the services suited to the journey and budget.
This air connectivity is expected to contribute to enhancing tourism movement between Oman and Denmark by providing additional travel options and opening the way to attract more European visitors to discover the tourism assets for which Oman is distinguished, including its natural and geographical diversity, its historical and heritage sites, and its tourism and cultural experiences.
The new route also represents an opportunity to support business, investment and trade exchange by facilitating the movement of business people and investors, enhancing communication between institutions and companies, and energising travel for tourism, leisure and visiting family and friends. - ONA
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