Muscat:Oman The total number of passengers traveling through Oman's airports, including arriving, departing, and transit passengers, reached 9,309,192 by the end of August 2026, marking a 7.1% decrease compared to the same period in 2025.
According to Oman News Agency, data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed a decline in international arriving and departing flights through Muscat, Salalah, and Sohar airports, totaling 53,716 flights, which represents an 8.8% drop from 2025.
Muscat International Airport recorded 57,870 international and domestic flights by the end of August 2026, reflecting a decline of 6.7% compared to the previous year. The airport saw 8,101,852 passengers, down by 7.5% from the previous year's total.
In August 2026, the most frequent travelers through Muscat International Airport were of Omani nationality, with 202,033 passengers, followed by Indian nationals with 145,720 passengers, and Bangladeshi nationals with 42,050 passengers.
Salalah Airport experienced a 1.4% decrease in flights, with 7,657 recorded by the end of August 2026. Passenger numbers also fell by 4.4%, totaling 1,155,605.
Sohar Airport saw a 6.9% reduction in flights, down to 188, with passenger numbers decreasing by 17.4% to 15,292. Duqm Airport recorded a 7.3% decline in domestic flights, totaling 380, and a 9.3% decrease in passengers, reaching 36,443 by the end of August 2026.