Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport have secured nine global awards under the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme’s “Customer Experience Awards”, presented by Airports Council International (ACI) during its 2026 Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye.

The awards recognise the airports’ performance in passenger service and highlight the efforts of Oman Airports employees, staff and partners in delivering a seamless travel experience.

Muscat International Airport received four awards in the category for airports handling 5 million or more passengers in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions.

The honours included “Most Enjoyable Airport,” “Cleanest Airport,” “Airport with the Most Dedicated Staff,” and “Best Departure Airport”.

Salalah Airport secured five awards in the category for airports handling fewer than 5 million passengers.

It was recognised as “Most Enjoyable Airport,” “Cleanest Airport,” “Easiest Journey Through Airport,” “Airport with the Most Dedicated Staff” and “Best Departure Airport”.

Saud bin Nasser Al Hubaishi, Acting CEO of Oman Airports, said the international recognition demonstrates travellers’ confidence in the services provided at both airports while strengthening Oman’s position in aviation service quality and passenger experience.

Al Hubaishi said the awards also reinforce the airports’ role in supporting travel and tourism and improving national and international air connectivity.

He placed particular importance on the "Airport with the Most Dedicated Staff " award, saying it directly recognises the contribution and daily efforts of Oman Airports employees, staff and partners across the airport community.

The achievement, he added, reflects effective teamwork and continuous coordination among the various parties operating at the airports, spanning operations, passenger services and customer interaction points. -TradeArabia News Service