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    • Salalah Airport Receives First Etihad Airways Flight Ahead of Dhofar Khareef Season 2026

    By on May 21, 2026

    Salalah:  Salalah Airport today received the first Etihad Airways flight arriving from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the commencement of its seasonal flights to Dhofar Governorate during the Khareef Dhofar 2026 (monsoon) season, with two weekly flights operating between Salalah Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport.

    The operation of these flights comes within the framework of Oman Airports’ efforts aimed at enhancing the attraction of international flights to the airports of the Sultanate of Oman, particularly Salalah Airport, coinciding with the continuous tourism growth witnessed by Dhofar Governorate during the Khareef season.

    Eng. Zakariya Yaqoob Al Harrasi, Deputy CEO of Salalah Airport, stated to Oman News Agency (ONA) that the arrival of the first Etihad Airways flight represents a significant addition to the growth momentum witnessed by Salalah Airport in terms of air traffic during the tourist season in Dhofar Governorate.

    He emphasized the ongoing cooperation with various partners to support efforts aimed at stimulating tourism traffic throughout the year.

    Salalah Airport
    Salalah Airport

    He explained that air traffic through Salalah Airport is expected to witness growth during the current season, in tandem with the continuous development of digital services and the facilitation of travel procedures through self-service points and information centers at the airport. Salalah Airport continues to enhance its position among regional and international airports, having previously received a “5-Star Regional Airport” rating, making it the first airport in the Middle East to earn this classification within its category, and the fourth airport worldwide to achieve this recognition as part of the Skytrax World Airport Awards.

    The airport also recorded a notable presence in passenger satisfaction assessment programs under the Airports Council International (ACI) by ranking eighth globally within the two million passengers category, in its first participation in the program dedicated to measuring service quality and passenger experience at airports.

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