Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the launch of Al Salam Airlines, Oman's first low-cost carrier (LCC), to operate four weekly flights between Abu Dhabi International Airports and Muscat International.
Abu Dhabi International Airport received the first flight from Muscat Airport on Wednesday, September 10, and the four flights from Muscat International Airport will run on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:00 am local time to Muscat, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport at 10:20 am Return flights will depart from Abu Dhabi at 11:05 AM, arriving in Muscat at 12:05 PM local time.
The new flights will provide an opportunity for citizens and residents to visit the city of Muscat via a short trip, at a reasonable price to enhance travel for both tourism and business between the two sister countries.
“Muscat is a popular destination for many UAE nationals and residents, and the four weekly flights will offer them a variety of options to visit Muscat at an affordable cost. Where they can experience a distinct travel and enjoy leisure and cultural destinations that cater to different tastes and suit the whole family. "
“This partnership is part of our commitment to meet the needs of passengers at Abu Dhabi airports who are looking for a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience at the lowest cost and in accordance with the highest standards and standards, in addition to our keenness to attract more new airlines to our network. In countries where there is a strong demand from travelers like Oman, especially after direct flights.
“By operating new flights, we are contributing to the growth of Abu Dhabi's tourism industry, which has established itself as a leading destination and transit hub for both leisure and business travelers.”
During the summer, SalamAir operated three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Salalah, the tourist city on Oman's southern coast, between July 2 and September 7, 2019.