By Plane
Oman has two international airports:
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The country's modern main airport (completely reopened in 2018, spectacular architecture). Direct flights from Germany: Oman Air from Frankfurt and Munich (approx. 6 hours). Other options: Lufthansa (Frankfurt), Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul, from many German airports), Emirates (via Dubai), Qatar Airways (via Doha). Gulf Air (via Bahrain) and Air Arabia offer cheaper alternatives.
Transfer to Muscat: Taxi (fixed price, by zone: 5–15 OMR, approx. 12–36€), rental car counters in the arrivals area (all major providers), public bus line 1 (0.30 OMR to Ruwi bus station). The airport is only 25 km from the city center.
Salalah Airport (SLL)
International airport in the south of the country. Oman Air flies directly from Frankfurt (seasonal). Otherwise, transfer via Muscat (1.5h domestic flight) or via Dubai/Doha. Especially convenient if you only want to visit Salalah and the south.
Flight Prices (Guidelines)
| Period | Price (Round Trip) |
|---|---|
| Low Season (May–Sep) | 300–500€ |
| Shoulder Season (Oct, Mar–Apr) | 400–600€ |
| High Season (Nov–Feb, Christmas) | 500–900€ |
💡 Tipp
Oman Air is the national airline and offers excellent service with generous legroom — significantly better than many European airlines. For those flexible: Turkish Airlines via Istanbul is often 100–200€ cheaper than the direct flight and has only 2–3 hours layover.
