Sohar airport joins Oman's list of hubs for international airlines as two carriers have received approval to fly directly to the city, said a report.

According to Oman's aviation authority, Air Arabia and Qatar Airways plan to start direct services from Sohar, Times of Oman reported.

Dates for the start of international flights will be announced soon.

Meanwhile SalamAir, Oman’s first budget airline, said it will be flying thrice a week from Salalah to Sohar from June 28, while also increasing services to Muscat to 31 times a week, the report said.

Sohar airport was opened by Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salim Al Futaisi, minister of Transport and Communications, as part of 44th National Day celebrations in November 2014, and Oman Air operated an inaugural flight to mark the official opening.