Fujairah Airport and SalamAir launch charter flights via Muscat


2 minutes of readingMarch 4, 2026 05:50 pm IST

Fujairah International Airport has partnered with Oman-based airline SalamAir to operate special charter flights aimed at helping travelers return home amid ongoing regional tensions.

The flights are scheduled to operate on March 4 and 5, 2026, offering a vital travel corridor for passengers facing disruptions across the Gulf.

According to a Gulf News report, the special services will operate with a stop in Muscat, allowing onward connections to five destinations: Calicut, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Istanbul and Karachi.

From Muscat, passengers can continue their journeys to these cities depending on availability and route.

Travelers can book tickets through SalamAir’s official website or through authorized travel agents.

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Coordinated Effort to Ease Travel Disruption

Airport officials said the initiative is part of broader efforts to support those affected by flight suspensions and airspace restrictions during heightened geopolitical tensions.

They added that the focus remains on ensuring safe, smooth and timely departures during what they described as a challenging period for regional aviation.

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Fujairah International Airport said it continues to monitor developments and will adjust operations as necessary to respond to changes in travel requirements.

The charter deal comes as several Gulf airports face fluctuating schedules due to ongoing military tensions in the region, prompting authorities to introduce travel contingency measures.

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