Muscat International Airport
Also known as: Muscat Airport, MCT Airport, Muscat International, Oman Airport Muscat. Formerly Seeb International Airport.
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Muscat International Airport (MCT) is the international airport serving Muscat, the capital of Oman, and the wider Muscat Governorate. It is the hub of Oman Air and SalamAir, which link Muscat with the Gulf, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, East Africa and Europe, and with Salalah, Khasab and Duqm inside Oman. Other airlines include Emirates, flydubai, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Air India Express.
All scheduled passenger flights, international and domestic, use one terminal, which opened in 2018. The original terminal, opened in 1973, no longer handles commercial flights.
The airport stands in Seeb, in the western part of the capital area along Sultan Qaboos Highway, about 32 km from Old Muscat. The drive into the city center usually takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic, and hotels in Shatti Al Qurum are about 20 minutes away.
From the airport, travelers head to Muttrah and its Corniche, Old Muscat, Ruwi, Qurum and Shatti Al Qurum, Al Mouj Muscat and the beach resorts along the coast, or inland to Nizwa and the Hajar Mountains.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Oman Airports
- Passengers per year
About 13.2 million in 2025
- Runways
Two parallel runways, 4,080 m and 4,000 m
- Main airlines
Oman Air and SalamAir (hubs)
- Opened
Current passenger terminal opened in March 2018
Arrival tips for Muscat International Airport
After you leave the aircraft, follow the Arrivals signs to immigration. Citizens of more than 100 countries can enter Oman visa-free for up to 14 days if they meet the entry conditions, while others need an e-visa approved before travel; your passport should be valid for at least six months. Travelers with reduced mobility have a dedicated path and immigration counter.
Collect your bags in the baggage reclaim hall, then pass through customs into the public arrivals hall. Currency exchange counters, ATMs and SIM card desks for Omantel, Ooredoo and Renna Mobile are in the arrivals area, and the car rental desks are open 24 hours. Airport taxis are booked at the taxi office in the arrivals hall and leave from the taxi area just outside the terminal, while Mwasalat buses leave from the bus station on the ground floor outside the building. Hotel and tour representatives meet passengers after customs.
Oman is on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year, and the currency is the Omani rial (OMR).
Ground transportation
Taxis and pre-booked transfers run at all hours, while Mwasalat buses suit light travelers heading toward Ruwi.
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Book an airport taxi at the Oman Airport taxi office in the public arrivals hall; cars wait in the taxi area just outside the terminal and serve Muscat and other cities. The drive to the city center usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Mwasalat bus
Mwasalat public buses leave from the bus station on the ground floor outside the terminal, with route A1 linking the airport with Al Mabelah and Ruwi bus station. Buses are slower and less convenient with large bags, so check the timetable on the Mwasalat website before you land.
Taxi apps
Uber does not operate in Oman; local apps such as OTaxi and the Mwasalat app are used for rides in Muscat. Check where the app tells you to meet your driver before you leave the arrivals hall.
Car rental at Muscat airport
Europcar, Avis, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, Enterprise, Dollar and Bahwan have desks in the arrivals hall, open 24 hours. Cars are collected from parking area P2, level 0, in the south parking area.
Hotel shuttle
Several hotels and tour operators run shuttles for their own guests, with representatives meeting passengers after baggage reclaim and customs. Book them in advance through your hotel or travel agent.
Private transfer
Pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the public arrivals hall after customs and drive directly to hotels and residences in Muscat or elsewhere in Oman. It suits families and groups with luggage.
Terminals
Main Terminal
Opened in 2018, it handles all scheduled passenger flights, international and domestic, arrivals and departures. Oman Air, SalamAir and all other airlines use this terminal.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Air Arabia, Air India Express, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Gulf Air, IndiGo, Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, SalamAir, Saudia, Turkish Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines
Airlines and destinations
Facilities
Currency exchange
Travelex and Global Money Exchange have counters in the arrivals Meet and Greet area, near baggage reclaim and on the departures side; the airport says exchange counters operate 24 hours.
ATMs
Cash machines are located around the terminal, on both the arrivals and departures sides.
SIM cards
Omantel, Ooredoo and Renna Mobile have desks in the arrivals hall, where you can buy a local or visitor SIM card or recharge your phone.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi covers the departure gates and duty-free area in two-hour sessions. Travelers with a foreign phone number get a password at the flight information desks opposite duty free by showing a passport and boarding pass.
Prayer rooms
Separate prayer rooms for men and women are on the departures side and on the arrivals food court level (level 2).
Pharmacy
Muscat Pharmacy has an airside branch near Gate B and a landside branch, and there is a pharmacy on the departures level in the check-in hall.
Medical clinic
A medical clinic is on the ground floor of the main concourse, with first aid rooms on the North Pier and South Pier.
Baggage wrapping
Wrapping kiosks are on the departures level, including Seal & Go in departures area C, next to the visa office.
Sleeping seats
Free reclining seats are available at the end of the departure hall on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking areas
Smoking is allowed only in designated areas: outside the public arrivals concourse near the taxi stand, and in the departures transit area.
Airport lounges
Oman Air First and Business Class Lounge
On level 5 after immigration, for Oman Air First and Business Class passengers, eligible Sindbad members and eligible partner airline passengers. It is reported to be open 24 hours.
Primeclass Lounge
On the fifth floor of departures, after immigration, for First and Business Class passengers of contracted airlines and holders of Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Lounge Pass and Diners Club cards; other passengers can pay at the entrance.
Majan Lounge
On the seventh floor of the departures terminal, with Wi-Fi, workstations and meeting rooms for eligible passengers. Check access with the lounge before you travel.
Accessibility and passenger assistance
Requesting assistance
Tell your airline that you need assistance when you book or well before you fly; airlines provide wheelchair service inside the airport. On arrival at the airport, go to the Passengers with Reduced Mobility office, signposted in the departures forecourt.
Reduced mobility
Ground handling staff help passengers from check-in to the aircraft, and there is a dedicated path and immigration counter for travelers with reduced mobility. Follow the ground markings to find it.
Accessible parking
A dedicated parking lane and parking spaces for wheelchair users are clearly signposted at the terminal.
Parking
P1 Short Term
Short-stay parking area a short walk from the main terminal, suited to pick-ups and drop-offs that take longer than the 10 minutes allowed at the curb.
P2 Short Term and Premium Long Stay
Covers both short visits and longer stays, a short walk from the terminal. Rental cars are collected from level 0 in the south parking area.
P3 Long Term
Long-stay parking area for trips of a day or more, a short walk from the main terminal.
P5 and P6 Long Term
Further long-stay parking areas for multi-day trips. All parking areas have attendants 24 hours a day, and tickets are paid in Omani rials at the automated machines in each parking area.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Muscat airport from Muscat city center?
Muscat International Airport is about 32 km from Old Muscat. The drive into the city center usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic on Sultan Qaboos Highway. Hotels in Shatti Al Qurum are closer, around 20 minutes by road, while Muttrah and Ruwi sit further east toward the old city.
Is Muscat International Airport in Muscat?
Yes. The airport is in Seeb, a wilayat in the western part of the Muscat Governorate, along Sultan Qaboos Highway. It serves the capital and the rest of northern Oman, and it is the airport you fly into for Muttrah, Old Muscat, Qurum and the hotels along the Muscat coast.
Is Seeb International Airport the same as Muscat International Airport?
Yes. The airport was called Seeb International Airport until it was renamed Muscat International Airport on 1 February 2008. The IATA code stayed MCT, so a ticket to MCT, Seeb or Muscat airport takes you to the same place. All scheduled flights now use the passenger terminal that opened in 2018.
How many terminals does Muscat airport have?
Muscat International Airport has one passenger terminal, opened in 2018, used for all scheduled international and domestic flights, both arrivals and departures. The original terminal, opened in 1973, no longer handles commercial flights. Because everything runs through one building, you do not need to change terminals when you connect between flights in Muscat.
Which airlines fly to Muscat International Airport?
Oman Air and SalamAir are the main airlines at Muscat International Airport and both use it as their hub. Other airlines include Emirates, flydubai, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, IndiGo, Air India Express and Pakistan International Airlines, with Saudia adding Riyadh flights from 27 October 2026.
How do I get a taxi at Muscat airport?
Book an airport taxi at the Oman Airport taxi office in the public arrivals hall, after customs. Taxis wait in the taxi area just outside the main terminal and serve Muscat and other cities in Oman. The drive to the city center usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Is there a bus from Muscat airport to the city?
Yes. Mwasalat public buses leave from the bus station on the ground floor outside the terminal. Route A1 links the airport with Al Mabelah and Ruwi bus station. Buses do not suit travelers with a lot of luggage, so check the current timetable on the Mwasalat website before you land.
Can I use Uber at Muscat airport?
No. Uber does not operate in Oman. Local apps such as OTaxi and the Mwasalat app are used for rides in Muscat, and airport taxis are booked at the taxi office in the public arrivals hall. Check where an app tells you to meet your driver before you leave the terminal.
Do I need a visa to enter Oman?
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of more than 100 countries can enter Oman visa-free for up to 14 days if they meet the conditions, which include a passport valid for six months, a return ticket, a hotel reservation and health insurance. Others must get an e-visa before flying. Check current rules with the Royal Oman Police before you travel.
Where can I exchange money or buy a SIM card at Muscat airport?
Travelex and Global Money Exchange have counters in the arrivals Meet and Greet area and near baggage reclaim, and the airport says exchange counters operate 24 hours. Omantel, Ooredoo and Renna Mobile sell SIM cards, including visitor SIMs, at desks in the arrivals hall, and ATMs are located around the terminal.
Are there lounges at Muscat airport?
Yes. The Oman Air First and Business Class Lounge and the Primeclass Lounge are on level 5 of departures, after immigration, and the Majan Lounge is on the seventh floor. The Primeclass Lounge accepts Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Lounge Pass and Diners Club cards and also admits paying passengers; the Oman Air lounge does not.
Can I rent a car at Muscat airport?
Yes. Europcar, Avis, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, Enterprise, Dollar and Bahwan have rental desks in the public arrivals hall, open 24 hours a day. Rental cars are collected from parking area P2, level 0, in the south parking area, and are returned to the same area at the end of your trip.
What time zone and currency does Muscat use?
Muscat uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year, with no daylight saving time, so it is one hour ahead of Doha and Riyadh and on the same time as Dubai. The currency is the Omani rial (OMR). Exchange counters and ATMs are in the arrivals area of the airport.
Who operates Muscat International Airport and how busy is it?
Muscat International Airport is operated by Oman Airports. It handled about 13.2 million passengers in 2025, up from about 12.9 million in 2024. It has two parallel runways, 4,080 m and 4,000 m long, and serves as the hub of Oman Air and SalamAir.