Muscat International Airport (MCT)

Location

The airport is located 20 miles (32km) west of Muscat city centre.

Getting to the city

Taxis cost OMR 10 and are available outside the terminal building. Otherwise Minibuses run from the highway just outside the airport to Ruwi every 10 minutes throughout the day for 300 fils.

Time

GMT +4.

Contacts

Tel: +968 2451 9223, +968 2451 8030.

Car rental

Car rental facilities are available in the Public Concourse outside the Arrival Area.

Airport Taxis

Taxies from Muscat International Airport can be found outside the arrivals hall. Payment can be made before the ride at the taxi counter outside of arrivals. They have a convenient fare chart for major hotels and the cost is usually under 10 Omani Rial for the 20 mile (32 km) ride to the city centre. Taxies are also available for transport to other cities inside Oman.

Facilities

Seeb Airport is currently being enlarged and improved. There is a currency exchange bureau, food courts in the arrivals and departures section, a large, well-stocked duty free shop also in both arrivals and departures, and a book shop. There are public telephones, a prayer room and left luggage facilities.

Parking

Short and long term pay-park facilities are available in front of the terminal building.

Departure Tax

OMR 5 for all departures (usually collected when ticket is issued).

Website

www.omanairports.com

Muscat International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.