Muscat- Sultanate of Oman, 01 February 2026
SalamAir, Oman’s Low Cost Carrier, is celebrating its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of delivering affordable, reliable, and accessible air travel, while strengthening its role in connecting the Sultanate of Oman with the region and beyond.
In 2025, SalamAir operated 22,164 flights, carried over 3.4 million passengers, and expanded its network to over 44 destinations across domestic, regional, and international markets. The airline now operates a modern fleet of 15 aircraft, reinforcing its operational capacity and long-term growth strategy. These achievements reflect SalamAir’s promise to contribute positively to the aviation landscape of the Sultanate in accordance with the Vision 2040, with continued network expansion, fleet growth, and increased passenger demand.
These results provide a solid foundation as SalamAir looks ahead with confidence. Plans for 2026 are well established, including the addition of three new aircraft, scheduled for delivery in May, June, and September, further supporting capacity growth and network optimisation. SalamAir recently launched new routes to Port Sudan (January), Damascus (May), Vienna (June), and Medan (July), with further new destinations planned for announcement during 2026, continuing its strategy of diversifying the network toward markets with strong demand and balanced competitive dynamics.
Commenting on the milestone, SalamAir’s Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Hamilton-Manns, said: “As we mark nine years of SalamAir’s journey, we thank our passengers and partners for their continued trust as we expand our network, enhance our product, and deliver strong value in the market. This milestone reflects the commercial strength, agility, and dedication of our team, and reinforces our focus on profitable growth, customer-led innovation, and strengthening SalamAir’s position as a leading low-cost carrier in the region.”
As SalamAir marks nine years of operations, it does so with confidence in its strategy, fleet plan, commercial performance, and operational resilience. With a clear focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and disciplined growth, the airline remains well positioned to navigate future challenges and continue delivering value to its passengers, partners, and the Sultanate of Oman.
About SalamAir
SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, commenced operations in 2017 and currently operates a fleet of 15 Airbus A320/A321 aircraft, with over 80 daily flights to 38 destinations. In February 2025, SalamAir announced an order for 10 additional aircraft, with deliveries commencing in Q2 2026, aiming to grow its fleet to 25 aircraft by 2028.
For more information about SalamAir, please visit www.salamair.com