Oman Air to Launch Direct Flights to
Rwanda With Effect From June 2026

Muscat, 11 Jan 2026 (ONA) — In a
significant step in enhancing air connectivity between the Sultanate of
Oman and the African continent, Oman Air today announced the launch of direct
flights from Muscat to Kigali with effect from June 2026.

The announcement coincides with the official
visit of Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of
Rwanda, to the Sultanate of Oman.

Muscat-Kigali route is expected to support
the growing relations between the Sultanate of Oman and Rwanda, which serves as
one of the most prominent emerging destinations in East Africa in the field of business
tourism (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions).

The flights will also offer travellers
more options, provide better connectivity between the Middle East and Africa and facilitate access to various destinations through Oman Air’s
extensive network in India, Asia, the Pacific and Europe.

Eng. Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali,
Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, said that the
launch of the direct flights route between Muscat and Kigali reflects the
Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to enhance international connectivity aimed at
boosting commercial, investment and economic cooperation.

Al Maawali pointed out that this new
route would also enhance the status of the Sultanate of Oman as an important
regional aviation hub.

For his part, Jean de Dieu
Uwihanganye, Minister of State for Infrastructure in the Republic of Rwanda, said
that his country’s vision is based on boosting direct connectivity to consolidate
Kigali’s position as an important international center for aviation and
economic and social activities.

He pointed out that Oman Air flights
between Kigali and Muscat would help the two countries establish stronger cooperation.

Con Korfiatis, Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) of Oman Air, said that the company focuses on expanding
its network of destinations in markets that have strong demand and long-term
growth potential.

He added that that the launch of
direct flights to Kigali boosts cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and
Rwanda and benefits from the growing tourism potential in both countries. The
new route will provide seamless connectivity for travellers between Africa and
the global aviation network, he explained.For his part, Ahmed Said Al Amri,
CEO of Oman Airports, said that launching direct flights to Kigali would enhance
the role of Muscat International Airport as a major gateway connecting the
Sultanate of Oman to important global markets.

Al Amri added that, as demand for
travel continues to grow, Oman Airports maintains its commitment to support the
expansion of its network in a manner that consolidates air connectivity,
provides a high-quality airport experience and contributes to facilitating
travel between Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

In addition to the expansion of its network
of destinations during 2025, Oman Air has plans to add more destinations during
2026 as part of its strategy to target strategically important markets.

The latest destinations launched or
announced by Oman Air include European cities like Amsterdam and Copenhagen, in
addition to destinations in the Middle East like Baghdad and Taif, and expansion
in the Far East through the launch of flights to Singapore with effect from
July 2026.

The Sultanate of Oman and the
Republic of Rwanda have developed diplomatic relations for 28 years. Rwanda’s
tourism and business travel sectors have seen remarkable growth in recent
years, driven by rising demand for ecotourism.

— Ends/Bishara