9.7 Million International Passengers at Muscat Airport in the First 10 Months of 2024; 3.5% Growth

The number of international passengers at Muscat Airport reached 9,716,134 in the first 10 months of 2024, marking a 3.5% increase compared to 9,388,957 in the same period in 2023. This growth coincided with a 2.1% increase in the number of flights operating at the airport.

Key Statistics:

Indicator	2024	2023	Percentage Change
International Passengers	9,716,134	9,388,957	+3.5%
Domestic Passengers	1,004,247	950,869	+5.6%
Passengers in October 2024	955,851	1,015,235	-6%

Regional Growth Trends:

• Middle East Capacity: In the winter season, capacity for flights in the Middle East increased by 6.6% in November 2024 compared to November 2023, adding 0.9 million seats.
• Domestic Growth: Domestic passenger growth in November 2024 showed a remarkable 12.1% increase compared to November 2023.
• International Capacity: International flight capacity in the Middle East grew by 5.2%, adding nearly 900,000 seats.

Salalah Airport Performance:

Indicator	2024	2023	Percentage Change
International Passengers	576,743	–	+8.4%
Domestic Passengers	744,879	–	+4.9%

The data indicates positive growth in the number of passengers at Oman’s airports, with both Muscat and Salalah airports experiencing significant increases in both domestic and international traffic.