Reviewing the Latest National Statistics

Oman airports processed over 9.3 million passengers recently. This data covers all domestic and international travel through August 2026. The National Centre for Statistics and Information published these numbers today. This total represents a 7.1 percent decrease from the previous year. Airports handled over 10 million passengers during the same period in 2025. Total flights also decreased by 8.8 percent across the nation.

Analyzing Muscat International Airport Data

Muscat International Airport handled the vast majority of these travelers. The capital airport recorded 57,870 total flights by August. Over 8.1 million passengers traveled safely through Muscat. This passenger volume represents a 7.5 percent decrease from 2025. Omani citizens formed the largest single group of travelers. Indian nationals represented the second largest demographic at the airport. Bangladeshi travelers took third place in the national aviation rankings.

Tracking Regional Airport Performance

Regional airports also reported their official travel statistics today. Salalah Airport recorded 7,657 international and domestic flights. Over 1.1 million passengers utilized the Salalah facilities. Sohar Airport handled 188 flights and 15,292 passengers total. Finally, Duqm Airport recorded 380 domestic flights and 36,443 passengers. The government continues developing regional airports to support local tourism.

Read more about travel trends and national tourism on Oman Day today.