SalamAir: How Oman's Low-Cost Airline Reached Over 44 Destinations in Nine Years

History and positioning

The model remains that of the classic regional low-cost carrier: aggressive fares, rapid network growth and a clear positioning against the national full-service carrier, with which it competes more on volume than on premium service.

The fleet

The 2025 fleet counts fifteen aircraft of the Airbus A320 family, with two new A321s delivered during the year. The growth plan calls for leasing another ten A320s over the next three years, to reach twenty-five aircraft by 2028.

Routes and network

In 2025 SalamAir operated over 22,000 flights to more than 44 destinations across the domestic, regional and international markets. Among the most recent new entries are Mogadishu and Nairobi in East Africa, along with a stronger presence in India with Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Chennai, and Pakistani connections to Islamabad and Lahore.

Fares and baggage

As in every pure low-cost model, the base fare includes only passenger transport: checked baggage, seat selection and onboard meals are extras paid for separately, while the most aggressive fares remain those on domestic routes within Oman.

What passengers say

• Most frequent praise: prices among the lowest in the Gulf region on comparable routes, especially on domestic legs.
• Most common complaints: extra costs that can raise the final price noticeably above the advertised fare, as is typical of any low-cost model.

SalamAir is the most logical choice for those who want to save money on domestic routes in Oman or on regional connections to East Africa or the Indian subcontinent, traveling light. It is less suitable for those who prioritize a generous baggage allowance or included onboard service, given the separate-cost model typical of every low-cost carrier.

Always work out the final price including baggage and seat before comparing it with Oman Air: the advertised fare from 26 dollars rarely matches the real cost of a complete trip.