en.Wedoany.com Reported - Oman Air has announced the launch of a direct flight route from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Salalah Airport (SLL) on July 3, offering new travel options for UAE tourists during the summer holidays.

This year-round route will connect Dubai with the Dhofar region in southern Oman. Salalah is renowned for its cool climate, lush green landscapes, mist-covered mountains, and waterfalls during the Khareef season. Oman Air will operate three weekly flights on this route, while its existing three daily flights between Dubai and Muscat remain unchanged.

The Khareef season typically arrives during the summer months, bringing monsoon rains that result in cooler temperatures, fog-shrouded mountains, and flowing streams, transforming Salalah's usually arid scenery into a green destination. The route launch comes as airlines increase capacity to Salalah to meet growing demand during the Khareef season. According to Muscat Daily, over 520,000 seats are expected to be available to and from the destination during the season. Oman's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stated that the Khareef season runs from June 21 to September 21, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists to Dhofar annually, and has enhanced operational preparations at Salalah Airport.

Brajesh Kumar, Regional Manager for Sales at Oman Air for the GCC and MEA, said the Dubai-Salalah flights will take effect on July 3. Kumar noted that Salalah continues to attract tourists from around the world during the Khareef season, and this new route provides an ideal opportunity for visitors to experience the city's unique climate, stunning natural scenery, and warm Omani hospitality.

According to the CAA, Oman Air will offer approximately 330,000 seats during this year's Khareef season, up from 313,000 last year; SalamAir is expected to provide around 190,844 seats. Oman Air's passenger traffic during the season is projected to reach nearly 298,000, an increase of about 8% from 277,000 in 2025. SalamAir expects to transport over 166,000 passengers. To meet demand, Oman Air will operate up to 13 daily flights between Muscat and Salalah, compared to 12 daily last year, with frequency increasing to 14 flights on some peak demand days. SalamAir will operate up to 10 daily flights on this route and plans to fly 984 flights during the season, compared to 962 in 2025.

For Omani citizens traveling during the Khareef season, Oman Air will continue to offer subsidized fares introduced in 2024, with round-trip tickets priced at 54 Omani Rials (approximately 516 dirhams) and one-way tickets at 32 Omani Rials (approximately 306 dirhams). SalamAir will continue to offer promotional fares starting from 9.99 Omani Rials (approximately 95 dirhams) for one-way tickets, with round-trip fares including checked baggage up to 56.99 Omani Rials (approximately 544 dirhams), depending on booking conditions and travel packages.

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