Muscat Airport

The main airport of Oman is located 26 km west of Muscat , the capital of the country. It is a large international transport hub with two terminals. The first one was built in 1973, almost immediately after independence, the second one was opened only in 2016. The national airline Oman Air is based here.

The main airport of Oman is located 26 km west of Muscat , the capital of the country. It is a large international transport hub with two terminals. The first one was built in 1973, almost immediately after independence, the second one was opened only in 2016. The national airline Oman Air is based here.

Services offered by Muscat Airport

Oman recently began to receive foreign tourists, but now this area is considered one of the most promising for the development of the country. Muscat, as the main airport of Oman, meets them with a variety of possible services:

  1. In the arrivals area there are offices of the main world and local companies offering a car for rent .
  2. Stand of the official city taxi will allow you to reach the city without any problems to those who do not drive.
  3. ATMs and currency exchange offices will help to obtain Omani rials for local settlements.
  4. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport without any time restrictions.
  5. A large number of cafes and restaurants, both local and international cuisine are located in the departure and arrival areas.
  6. At the entrance to the 1 terminal is the information desk, where you can contact with any question.
  7. In addition to the traditional duty-free shop, there are many small stalls with souvenirs or food and drinks on the terminal territory.
  8. For the smallest travelers there are rooms for mother and child.
  9. On the territory of the airport there is a large mosque (in walking distance from the terminals).

Where to stay near Muscat Airport?

Directly on its territory today there is not a single hotel - neither capsular nor conventional type. If you are planning a long docking or you prefer to settle near the departure area, you will have to use the services of nearby hotels. All of them provide a shuttle service to the terminals, as well as a large number of services for both leisure and business travelers.

The nearest hotels to the airport:

  1. Golden Tulip Seeb Hotel, 4 *. It is located almost in walking distance from the airport. The hotel shuttle takes a few minutes to reach the terminals. It is recommended for long dockings and business meetings. The hotel has large, well-equipped business rooms, a swimming pool, a fitness center and an Omani restaurant .
  2. The Chedi, 5 *. An ideal place for lovers of comfort. The establishment is located 10 km from the airport, the hotel and back transfer is available. Guests are waiting for the seashore, several restaurants and bars, conference rooms, spa centers and many others. other

How do I get to Muscat Airport?

From the city to the airport there is a direct route number 1 or, as it is called, Sultan Qaboos Street. We must go to the east 26 km to the city center.

In the opposite direction, from the city center to the airport, you can take a taxi for 20-25 minutes, this will have to spend $ 25-30. There are also regular buses, their stop is located near the first terminal.

On the territory of the airport there is a large parking for 6000 cars, along which also travels a special shuttle, bringing tourists to the terminals. In addition to the car, you can use the official taxi.