SalamAir Projects RO6.6 Million EBITDA in 2025: What This Means for Investors and Business Growth in Oman’s Aviation Sector
Muscat: SalamAir delivered a strong operational performance in 2025, transporting more than 3.4 million passengers across over 22,000 flights to more than 40 destinations. The airline achieved an on-time performance rate of 83% and earned a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +17, indicating growing customer satisfaction.
Financially, SalamAir reported an EBITDA profit of RO 6.6 million, corresponding to a 5% EBITDA margin. The airline generated RO 137 million in revenue, highlighting its increasing contribution to Oman’s aviation and tourism industries by providing affordable travel options and enhancing connectivity with regional and international markets.
In line with its expansion strategy, SalamAir extended its network to emerging markets in Africa, Asia, and Europe, adding new destinations such as Port Sudan, Nairobi, Kigali, Vienna, and Medan. The airline is also advancing its fleet expansion plans, aiming to operate 18 aircraft by 2026 and 25 aircraft by 2028 to support future growth.
SalamAir will concentrate on serving routes not covered by Oman Air and on exploring new destinations. In 2025, it carried 3.55 million passengers on 22,344 flights. Looking ahead, the airline expects to have a total of 25 aircraft within three years, with three new aircraft scheduled to join in 2026.
Fares for domestic routes start as low as RO 9.99, and 80% of passengers traveled on this fare, underscoring the airline’s commitment to affordable travel options.
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SalamAir’s robust growth, exemplified by transporting over 3.4 million passengers and achieving a 5% EBITDA margin, signals a strengthening aviation sector in Oman with expanding regional and international connectivity. For businesses, this creates opportunities in tourism, hospitality, and ancillary services as travel accessibility improves, while investors should consider the airline’s aggressive fleet expansion and strategic focus on underserved routes as key growth drivers in a competitive low-cost carrier market. Smart entrepreneurs could leverage emerging routes and affordable fares to innovate travel-related products and services aligned with evolving customer demand.
