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Charter Flights Boost Oman's Tourism Industry

Strategic Insights

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Oman has witnessed a significant surge in charter flights during the 2024-2025 season, with a 26 percent increase in services contributing to around $80 million in revenues. The influx of charter flights has brought around 93,000 passengers to the Sultanate, including a substantial number from European countries. As the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MoHT) continues to focus on charter flight operations, the Sultanate is looking to attract more flights from Spain and Russia in the coming seasons.

Key Takeaways:

  • The number of charter flights in Oman increased by 26 percent during the 2024-2025 season, with 588 services contributing to around $80 million in revenues.
  • Around 93,000 passengers arrived in Oman on charter flights during the period, with 31,800 passengers from Poland, 19,126 from the Czech Republic, and 14,497 from Slovakia being the top three countries.
  • The average spending of an inbound tourist in Oman is distributed as follows: air transport (31.1%), accommodation services (21.5%), food and beverage services (13.4%), travel agencies and other reservation services (10.1%), and road transport services (7.1%).
  • MoHT plans to attract charter flights from Spain and Russia in the coming seasons to boost direct connectivity.
  • The Sultanate received 3.9 million passengers in 2024, with 70.2 percent of them coming for entertainment and recreation.
  • The number of charter flights operated during the 2023-2024 season was 466, indicating a significant increase in the current season.

Statistics:

  • 93,000 passengers arrived in Oman on charter flights during the 2024-2025 season.
  • 31,800 passengers from Poland arrived on charter flights.
  • 19,126 passengers from the Czech Republic arrived on charter flights.
  • 14,497 passengers from Slovakia arrived on charter flights.
  • 3.9 million passengers arrived in Oman in 2024.
  • 70.2 percent of passengers in 2024 came for entertainment and recreation.
  • $80 million in revenues was generated from charter flights during the 2024-2025 season.
  • 21.5% of an inbound tourist's average spending goes towards accommodation services.
  • 31.1% of an inbound tourist's average spending goes towards air transport services.

Sources:

  • [Source 1] Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MoHT)
  • [Source 2] MoHT statement on charter flights

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