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In short

SalamAir is Oman's low-cost airline, flying Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets from Muscat International to about 40 destinations. Its network reaches the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa and Europe, a budget way in and out of Oman. SalamAir is not in an alliance and lists no loyalty scheme. Every seat is Economy.

SalamAir is Oman’s low-cost airline, flying a young Airbus A320neo-family fleet from Muscat.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with SalamAir. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

SalamAir is the low-cost airline of Oman, based at Muscat International Airport (MCT) with a focus city at Salalah (SLL). It flies Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets across the Gulf and to South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa, the Caucasus and parts of Europe. It suits price-conscious travellers who are happy to pay only for the bags and extras they use.

How SalamAir began

Oman's government ran a tender in January 2016 to set up a budget airline, and it was won by the Muscat National Development and Infrastructure Company (ASAAS), backed by the Oman Investment Authority, Muscat Municipality and several pension funds. SalamAir's first aircraft landed in Muscat on 18 November 2016, Oman's National Day, and the first commercial flight, Muscat to Salalah, followed on 30 January 2017.

The airline began with three Airbus A320-200s leased from LATAM. Its first international route, Muscat to Dubai, opened on 28 February 2017, initially to Dubai World Central before moving to Dubai International in October 2017. The airline code is OV and the call sign is MAZOON.

Who owns SalamAir now?

On 26 March 2026 the Government of Oman took a 90 percent stake in SalamAir, placing it alongside the flag carrier Oman Air in a more joined-up national aviation sector. The two airlines already codeshare. The chief executive since October 2026 is Yaqoob Al Kiyumi, who followed Adrian Hamilton-Manns.

Where does SalamAir fly?

SalamAir flies to about 40 destinations, with most routes starting in Muscat. The network reaches Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kenya, Egypt and Turkey, plus Albania and Austria in Europe. Baku and Trabzon are seasonal summer routes.

The airline adjusts its network often. Chennai, Delhi, Munich and Kuwait City are among the routes it has dropped, so check salamair.com before planning around a city you flew to before.

Muscat and Salalah

Muscat International Airport is the hub and the place to connect between SalamAir routes, for example from Pakistan to East Africa. Salalah, in southern Oman, is the focus city and the first destination SalamAir ever served. If you book two separate SalamAir tickets to connect in Muscat, leave a generous gap between them.

Oman Air codeshare

SalamAir is not in a global alliance. Its codeshare partner is Oman Air, which links the low-cost network to the national carrier's long-haul flights.

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Good to know

  • AllianceNone
  • Founded2016
  • Other gatewaysSLL
  • Online check-inYes

Everything you should know

Airline codes

OV · OMS

IATA · ICAO · callsign “MAZOON”

SalamAir’s IATA code is OV, its ICAO code is OMS, and the radio callsign is MAZOON. Type OV and your flight number into a status search to follow a SalamAir flight.

Key facts

Main hub

Muscat (MCT)

Muscat International

Also flies abroad fromSalalah (SLL)

Network

About 40 destinations

Middle East · South Asia · Southeast Asia · East Africa · Europe

SalamAir flies from Muscat and Salalah to the Gulf, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, Thailand, East Africa and a few European cities such as Istanbul and Vienna.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Economy

One Economy cabin with fare bundles; bags, seats and meals depend on the fare.

About the cabin

Good to know

In March 2026 the Government of Oman took a 90% stake in SalamAir to integrate it more closely with Oman Air. Official website: salamair.com.

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At a glance

SalamAir (IATA: OV, ICAO: OMS) is a low-cost airline based at Muscat International Airport in Oman. Founded in 2016, it flies about 15 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft to around 40 destinations in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, East Africa and Europe.

Key facts about SalamAir
HeadquartersMuscat, Oman
Fleet typesAirbus A321neo, A320neo
Official websitesalamair.com

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Destinations listed in SalamAir’s published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new SalamAir routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates. Search flights

Oman & Gulf

Muscat (MCT) departures3 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

The passenger fleet is all Airbus neo: six A320neos with 180 seats and nine A321neos with 230 seats in August 2025, according to Wikipedia. Ten more A320neos are on order. An order for six Embraer E195-E2 jets, which would have brought 135-seat aircraft to thinner routes, has been deferred. SalamAir Cargo also holds an A321 freighter converted from a passenger jet, listed as inactive.

  • Airbus A321neo Narrow-body · 9 Busier and longer routes
  • Airbus A320neo Narrow-body · 6 Regional routes

Cabin classes

Every SalamAir aircraft has one Economy cabin. Passengers can pay to choose a seat, and the airline sells extra seats for anyone who wants the neighbouring seat kept empty or needs space for a musical instrument.

Economy All flights

Pay for what you need

Cabin bagOptional checked bagOptional seatFood for purchase

Frequent flyer programme

Details of the SalamAir loyalty programme are being added Add your membership number when you book to earn miles.
Join on the airline's site

Baggage allowance

Check your e-ticket for the exact SalamAir allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at MCT or another airport.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

SalamAir sells fares in bundles, and each bundle carries its own baggage rules. Extras such as a cabin bag, priority boarding and fast track can be added on their own. Bags not included in your fare are cheaper to add online before you reach the airport.

The airline also runs mOVemore, a subscription listed on its website, aimed at people who fly the same routes often.

Pro tip: Compare bundles before you pay, since a bundle with a checked bag usually costs less than adding the bag later. Use online check-in to save time at Muscat airport,.
Travel day

Online Check-in

The four steps below take you from your SalamAir booking to the gate, whether you depart from MCT or another airport on its network.

  • Online check-in available
  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Use salamair.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your SalamAir booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Pack your passport plus any visa, residence permit or entry papers your destination asks for. Domestic OV passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    SalamAir closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at MCT.

    Well before departure
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Hand in checked luggage at the SalamAir counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.

    SalamAir counter
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Cheap tickets

How to find a cheaper SalamAir fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.

  1. 01

    Be flexible with your SalamAir dates

    Compare a full week of SalamAir departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak seasons

    Eid holidays and the Salalah Khareef season (summer monsoon) are the busiest periods.

    Eid & Khareef
  3. 03

    Compare SalamAir fare types

    Look at the next SalamAir fare up: if it bundles a hold bag or easier changes, it may beat the basic fare plus extras.

    Baggage & changes

  4. Ready to compare fares?

    Search SalamAir alongside every other airline on your route, with flexible dates.

    Search SalamAir flights

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Prices & payment

Yes. SalamAir is Oman's low-cost airline, flying since January 2017. Fares are sold in bundles, and extras such as checked bags, seats and priority can be added. In 2026 the Government of Oman took a 90 percent stake in the airline.

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