Oman plans new Suhar Airport terminal, targets more regional flights
Dubai: Oman plans to build a new passenger terminal at Suhar Airport and expand flights to regional destinations as it seeks to strengthen air connectivity from the country’s northern industrial hub, Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, said. Al Maawali said the planned terminal would support an expansion of regional services from Suhar,…
Oman is set to construct a new passenger terminal at Suhar Airport, aiming to enhance air connectivity to regional destinations from the country's northern industrial hub. Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, revealed that the new terminal will provide passengers with more direct travel options, eliminating the need to fly through Muscat.
The minister also announced that Dammam in Saudi Arabia, Gwadar in Pakistan, and certain locations in southern Iran could be among the new destinations. This expansion would bolster Suhar Airport's position in Oman's aviation network, bolstering connectivity for the northern region of the country. Al Maawali also mentioned that delays to the Thumrait Salalah road project resulted from the government changing its approach to project procurement after initial bids were subjected to stringent conditions.
Additionally, Oman plans to develop four new industrial cities between 2026 and 2030, while Oman Air is scheduled to launch flights from Muscat to Taif starting in January 2026. Saudi Arabia is likewise constructing a new 40-million-passenger terminal at King Salman International Airport. Airports are also exploring partnerships, with discussions ongoing between Oman Airports and Wizz Air regarding direct Europe-to-Muscat flights.
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