Airports of Oman

Oman has six civilian airports, with Muscat (MCT) and Salalah (SLL) handling more than 95 percent of passenger traffic. Khasab is the only practical alternative to driving through the UAE to reach the Musandam exclave.

Overview

Muscat International (MCT)

Hub of Oman Air. Full long-haul carrier service including Etihad, Emirates, Lufthansa, British Airways, Qatar Airways. 30 km west of central Muscat, 25-minute drive in normal traffic. Mwasalat shuttle bus to Ruwi runs every 30 minutes for 500 baisa.

Salalah (SLL)

Second-largest airport. Year-round Oman Air daily to Muscat, plus seasonal Gulf Air, Air India Express, FlyDubai and seasonal European charters during khareef (late June–early September). 5 km from Salalah city centre.

Khasab (KHS)

Only practical way into the Musandam exclave without crossing the UAE. Oman Air operates short hops from Muscat (1.5 hours, propellor aircraft). Schedules are seasonal — confirm before booking onward.

Practical tips

Muscat airport has the best visa-on-arrival queue in the Gulf — typically 10–15 minutes. Use the e-visa portal in advance to skip it entirely.
Salalah airport rental cars sell out completely during khareef. Book months ahead for August.
Khasab flights are weather-sensitive; rebook flexibility is wise.

Locations

Duqm Airport (Airports, Al Wusta). Duqm (DQM). Serves the Special Economic Zone, limited passenger schedule.

Khasab Airport (Airports, Musandam). Khasab (KHS). Oman Air domestic flights from Muscat — only practical alternative to the road through the UAE.

Masirah Airport (Airports, Ash Sharqiyah South). Masirah (MSH). Domestic flights from Muscat and military use. Most travellers reach Masirah by ferry from Shanna.

Muscat International Airport (Airports, Muscat). Main international gateway (MCT). Long-haul carriers, Oman Air hub. 30 km west of central Muscat.

Salalah Airport (Airports, Dhofar). Salalah (SLL). Regional connections plus seasonal Gulf charters during khareef. 5 km from Salalah city.

Sohar Airport (Airports, Al Batinah North). Sohar (OHS). Limited domestic and seasonal regional flights.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Muscat?

MCT.

Is there a direct flight from Europe to Salalah?

Yes, seasonally during khareef (late June–early September). Year-round, you change at Muscat or Dubai.

Can I fly from Muscat to Khasab?

Yes, on Oman Air. It is a 1.5-hour propellor flight and the only alternative to the 6-hour drive through the UAE.

Are taxis fixed-price from Muscat airport?

No. There is a yellow-cab desk with published rates (around 12 OMR to Mutrah) but most arrivals use Otaxi, Marhaba or Careem instead.