MUSCAT- Oman Air (WY), the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has steadily built a strong international network. The airline is based out of Muscat International Airport. With a focus on premium service and efficient regional connections, Oman Air continues to evolve its strategy even amid stiff competition from larger Gulf carriers.
As of May 2025, the airline serves 41 international destinations across 25 countries, along with three domestic cities. The current fleet of 29 aircraft includes Boeing 737-800s, 737-900s, and the wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which plays a key role on long-haul routes. Oman Air also leased out its two Boeing 787-8s to Qatar Airways.
Photo: Md Shaifuzzaman Ayon | Wikimedia CommonsBusiest International Routes of Oman Air
Let’s take a closer look at the airline’s ten busiest international routes in 2025, based on weekly one-way seat capacity. These routes reflect Oman Air’s dual emphasis on regional dominance and long-haul quality.
1. Dubai – Muscat
The busiest international route in Oman Air’s portfolio is the high-frequency sector between Dubai and Muscat. With four daily flights, this route is served by a mix of Boeing 737-800s and 737-900s, offering a total of 4,683 one-way seats each week.
The short hop between the Omani and Emirati capitals is vital for business, tourism, and connecting traffic, and Oman Air’s reliable schedule has helped it maintain strong demand. With departures spaced throughout the day, this route caters to everyone from business executives to tourists heading to and from Oman.
Photo- Oman Air2. Riyadh – Muscat
Riyadh is one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing cities for business. Oman Air’s second-busiest international destination. The route sees three daily flights, all operated with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, leading to a weekly seat offering of 3,402 in one direction.
The steady demand is driven by a mix of diplomatic ties, corporate travel, and leisure travel. Oman Air’s flights are timed to offer convenient connections through Muscat to cities in Europe and Southeast Asia, making this route a strategic link in its regional network.
3. Muscat – Bangkok
The most important long-haul Asian route for Oman Air is the Muscat–Bangkok sector. Operated 12 times per week exclusively by the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, this route delivers 3,072 one-way weekly seats.
A standout feature here is the presence of First Class service on four of these 12 weekly flights — a rarity in Southeast Asian operations. The premium experience onboard ensures Oman Air is well-positioned to compete on this popular leisure corridor.
Photo: Oman Air (X formerly Twitter)4. Muscat – Doha
The connection between Muscat and Doha has regained its strength post-pandemic and now ranks as the fourth busiest route for the airline. Oman Air flies this route 17 times per week using the Boeing 737-800, offering a total of 2,754 one-way seats.
With such high frequency, this corridor supports not only point-to-point Gulf traffic but also acts as a bridge for passengers transiting through Muscat to destinations in Asia. Quick turnarounds make this a crucial element in Oman Air’s regional dominance.
5. Muscat – Jeddah
The Muscat–Jeddah route, operated twice daily using the larger Boeing 737-900, comes in fifth. These aircraft help Oman Air provide 2,562 one-way seat capacity weekly. As the gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, Jeddah remains a high-demand route year-round, peaking during the Umrah and Hajj seasons.
Oman Air maintains a reliable and comfortable service on this route, attracting both religious pilgrims and business travelers.
Photo: ERIC SALARD | Flickr6. Muscat – Kochi
India continues to be one of Oman Air’s most important international markets, and Kochi is a clear example of that. With two daily flights flown using Boeing 737-800s, this South Indian route delivers 2,268 one-way weekly seats.
The connection caters heavily to migrant workers and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) traffic. Oman Air’s service is prized for its punctuality and affordable premium offering. The timing of the flights is optimized to enable seamless onward travel to other Gulf and European cities.
Kochi is the only Indian city in the Top 10 routes list of Oman Air.
7. Muscat – Kuala Lumpur
Oman Air’s Kuala Lumpur service shows its strength in the Southeast Asian market. The airline operates ten weekly flights between the two cities, with six flown on the Boeing 737-800 and the remaining four operated using the Boeing 787-9.
This mixed-fleet strategy allows Oman Air to offer 2,124 one-way seats each week while balancing demand variability and operational efficiency. Kuala Lumpur serves both leisure and corporate markets and has a large Muslim population, making it a popular choice for tourism from the Gulf.
Photo by WikiCommons8. Manila – Muscat
Oman Air’s Manila–Muscat service continues to be a vital lifeline for the large Filipino expatriate community in the Gulf. The airline operates a daily service using its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner configured in a two-class layout. The airline offers 2,016 one-way weekly seats.
The route sees consistently high load factors, driven by both VFR traffic and returning contract workers. Oman Air’s Dreamliner ensures that passengers receive a comfortable experience even on the long haul across the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia.
9. Muscat – Cairo
Cairo remains one of Oman Air’s top Middle Eastern destinations outside the Gulf. The airline operates 12 weekly flights between Muscat and Egypt’s capital, using a mix of Boeing 737-800 and 737-900 aircraft.
This adds up to 1,986 one-way seats per week. The demand on this route is a blend of tourism, academic, and labor market-related travel. With its reliable frequency and well-timed departures, Oman Air has carved out a strong niche on this high-volume corridor.
Photo: Oman Air Boeing 737-800 at PAE (A4O-BAF) | Oman Air doing so… | Flickr10. Muscat – London Heathrow
Rounding out the top ten is Oman Air’s flagship European route to London Heathrow. A single daily flight is operated using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner configured in three classes, including a luxurious First Class product.
The route offers 1,848 one-way weekly seats and serves business travelers and leisure passengers well.
This route is one of the most prestigious in the Oman Air network, and the deployment of the Dreamliner ensures it meets the expectations of the most discerning flyers.
Photo: Oman AirBottom Line
Oman Air’s top ten international routes in 2025 showcase a careful blend of regional frequency and selective global destinations.
Most of the routes to neighboring Gulf cities such as Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha dominate in seat capacity and frequency.
Long-haul sectors to Bangkok, London, and Manila reflect Oman Air’s ambition to continue to expand in the future.
Oman Air has a modern fleet and a growing number of Dreamliners. The airline is well-positioned to offer premium service across its network. Whether it’s connecting migrant workers to India or diplomats to London, the airline continues to be a vital bridge between Oman and the rest of the world — with Muscat firmly at the heart of its operations.
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