Over 8.4 Million Passengers Travel Through Oman’s Airports
In the first seven months of 2024, the total number of passengers traveling through Oman’s airports—Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, and Duqm—reached 8,478,548, marking a 9.2% increase compared to 7,757,629 passengers during the same period in 2023. The number of flights also rose to 63,219, a 5.7% increase from 59,778 last year.
At Muscat International Airport, passenger numbers increased to 7,571,148, an 8.9% rise from 6,949,202 passengers in July 2023. Flights in Muscat grew by 5.8%, totaling 56,498 international and domestic flights, up from 53,386 the previous year.
Salalah Airport saw a 10.3% increase in passenger traffic, reaching 827,486 by the end of July 2024, up from 750,251 passengers in the same period last year. The number of flights at Salalah Airport increased by 3.6%, totaling 5,975 international and domestic flights.
Sohar Airport experienced a substantial 114.4% increase in passenger numbers, reaching 45,126 by the end of July 2024. Flights at Sohar rose by 46.6%, with 384 international and domestic flights. Conversely, Duqm Airport saw a 6.3% decrease in passenger traffic, with 34,788 recorded by the end of July 2024.
Passenger and Flight Statistics at Oman’s Airports
| Airport | Passenger Numbers | Percentage Change in Passenger Numbers | Number of Flights | Percentage Change in Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat | 7,571,148 | 8.9% | 56,498 | 5.8% |
| Salalah | 827,486 | 10.3% | 5,975 | 3.6% |
| Sohar | 45,126 | 114.4% | 384 | 46.6% |
| Duqm | 34,788 | -6.3% | – | – |
