Salalah: Salalah Airport has retained its Five-Star rating from Skytrax, winning this classification for the second consecutive year. It continues to solidify its position among the elite group of regional and international airports that offer an exceptional travel experience according to the highest global standards. This new international achievement reflects the leadership of Oman's airports in enhancing the passenger experience.
According to Oman News Agency, this prestigious rating reflects the extent of development taking place at Salalah Airport across multiple levels. The airport continues to strengthen its operational readiness, upgrade its facilities and services, and keep pace with the accelerating growth in tourism and air traffic witnessed in Dhofar Governorate, thereby reinforcing its status as one of the most important air gateways in the Sultanate of Oman.
Oman Airports has recently implemented a series of development projects and initiatives that have contributed to elevating the passenger experience and enhancing service quality at Salalah Airport. Prominent among these is the opening of the new "Majan" lounge earlier this year, which added a new dimension to the airport's hospitality services, diversified passenger options, and provided a more comfortable and distinctive experience.
The airport has also upgraded its family and children's recreation area, offering a more enjoyable and relaxing environment for passengers of all age groups. This enhancement improves the waiting experience within the airport, particularly during the tourist seasons in Dhofar Governorate.
As part of supporting national enterprises and strengthening Omani identity, the airport continues to expand its commercial offerings by attracting local brands and emerging Omani projects. This enriches the shopping experience and gives passengers the opportunity to discover local products and services that reflect the spirit of Omani innovation and creativity.
Development efforts have also extended to improving operational facilities and services, thereby streamlining procedures, raising operational efficiency, and enhancing passenger comfort and satisfaction. These improvements have positively impacted the quality of the travel experience and helped maintain the highest service standards.
This achievement coincides with intensive preparations at Salalah Airport for Khareef Dhofar season (monsoon season). The airport continues to develop its services and facilities, enhance operational readiness, expand its flight network, and attract more international carriers. These efforts keep pace with the growing number of visitors and cement its position as a primary gateway to one of the region's most prominent tourist destinations.
This achievement also comes amid sustained growth in tourism and air traffic in Dhofar Governorate, alongside continuous efforts to strengthen airport readiness, upgrade services and facilities, meet passenger and visitor expectations, and enhance the airport's ability to deliver a seamless and exceptional travel experience across all seasons.
This expansion reflects the growing confidence that Salalah Airport enjoys from both airlines and passengers alike, supported by advanced service levels and modern infrastructure that have enabled it to retain its place among the elite group of airports holding a global Five-Star rating.