First Oman Air flight to Amsterdam lands as Swissport announced as ground handler

Oman Air Cargo has appointed Swissport as its new ground handler at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), the Netherlands, where the first flight between Muscat (MCT) and the Dutch Capital landed yesterday, July 1st, 2025.

The MCT-AMS flight, which will operate four times a week, is part of ongoing plans by the Omani carrier to expand routes to Europe

The B787-9 flight, with a cargo capacity of 14 to 18 metric tonnes, was carrying pharmaceuticals and engineering spares, as well as courier and express cargo.

Oman Air Cargo will operate out of Swissport’s 20,000 sqm, CEIV-certified facility at Terminal 11, AMS.

“Europe is an important market for us in terms of revenue and as a key hub in the region, Amsterdam is an ideal addition to our expanding network,” said Claudius Pereira, Senior Manager – Cargo Commercial Operations, Oman Air.

“Swissport’s commitment to delivering high-quality services makes them a natural partner for us at Schiphol and we are looking forward to working with Swissport to deliver an exceptional service for our clients.”

“We are looking forward to the future whereby our teams will work together to make this new cargo operation between Muscat and Amsterdam an absolute success,” said Jeroen J. Giling, Head of Cargo, the Netherlands, Swissport.

Oman Air guests celebrated the new flight at their Business Class Check-in Area in Muscat International Airport, continuing the festivities at the oneworld lounge in Amsterdam. Oman Air Joined the alliance last month (June 2025).