Oman Air Cargo is launching a new Muscat, Oman, to Kigali, Rwanda, route, which it says will help strengthen trade links between East Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

The service will operate using scheduled B-737 passenger flights from June 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, adding reliable lift for perishables and time sensitive cargo flows between the regions.

Michael Duggan, head of cargo at Oman Air, said: “We are seeing sustained growth in demand between the Middle East and Africa, particularly for perishables and specialist cargo, and this new route allows us to respond with additional capacity and reach.

“By expanding our network into East Africa, we are providing exporters with reliable access to our global network and strengthening Muscat’s position as a dependable cargo hub.”

The Muscat to Kigali service will support the movement of fresh produce, including fruit, vegetables, and flowers, alongside pharmaceuticals, general cargo, and express shipments originating in East Africa.

Oman Air Cargo says that freight arriving in Muscat will benefit from the carrier’s onward connections to the Middle East, Europe and the Indian subcontinent, positioning Oman as an efficient transit hub for African exports destined for global markets.

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