Duqm Airport

Plans to develop Duqm Airport to boost industrial growth

4 February 2024

The Regional Airports Unit of Oman Airports, in cooperation with Transom Handling and other partners, has made remarkable progress in promoting economic growth and sustainable development in the Special Special Economic Zone in Duqm (SEZAD).

Duqm Airport

Since its opening five years ago, Duqm Airport has been an integral part of Oman Airports' strategy to enhance infrastructure and logistics services in the region. The success has been achieved by working in close cooperation with the Oman Airports Commercial Operations Unit which is responsible for marketing and business development.

Director of Duqm Airport at Oman Airports Company

Sheikh Hilal Hamad Al Majaali, Director of Duqm Airport at Oman Airports Company, said, “The continued growth in the number of passengers and flights witnessed by Duqm has led to an increase in the number of passengers from 12,663 arrivals and 11,706 departures in 2020 to 33,348 arrivals and 31,514 departures in 2023.”

He said the growth reflected efforts made to enhance air traffic and facilitate access to the zone which helped attract investments and stimulate tourism in the Wilayat of Duqm.

Sheikh Hilal Al Majaali said there were plans to develop Duqm Airport in line with industrial growth in the zone. These included expanding facilities and improving services to keep pace with the expected increase in passenger and freight traffic. He said the improvements would make Duqm Airport a major air transport centre and a gateway for trade and tourism in the zone.

He said Oman Airports is working to expand the network of flights to and from Duqm Airport to include more local and international destinations. Increasing air connectivity would enhance business opportunities and facilitate trade and cultural exchange especially with the increasing movement of business leaders, investors and tourists.

Duqm AirportSheikh Hilal Al Majaali said Oman Airports was committed to working alongside the SEZAD and other stakeholders to ensure the continued success and prosperity of the airport and to contribute to the progress of the entire zone.