Muscat International Airport (MCT)

Upon arrival, passengers follow clear signage through the concourse to passport control, baggage reclaim, and customs before entering the main landside arrivals hall.

• Follow signage along the arrival corridors towards the main immigration hall.
• Present your passport and e-visa or entry documentation at passport control desks.
• Proceed down to the baggage reclaim area to collect checked luggage from designated carousels.
• Clear customs screening; declare any goods exceeding duty-free allowances or restricted items.
• Exit into the landside arrivals hall where transport, currency exchange, SIM card kiosks, and car hire desks are located.

• Taxi

  Official Airport Taxi

  Official metered airport taxis are available immediately outside the arrivals exit.

  Time:

  Typically 25-40 minutes depending on destination

  Typical cost:

  Typically OMR 6.000 - 15.000 depending on distance

• Bus

  Public Bus (Mwasalat)

  Mwasalat operates scheduled public bus routes connecting the airport to key areas in Muscat.

  Time:

  Typically 35-50 minutes to central Muscat hubs

  Typical cost:

  Typically OMR 0.500 - 1.000

• Ride-hailing

  Ride-Hailing / App Taxis

  Licensed app-based transport services (such as Otaxi) operate pick-ups from designated airport pickup zones.

  Time:

  Typically 25-40 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Typically OMR 5.000 - 12.000 depending on destination

• Car rental

  Car Rental

  Multiple international and local car hire agencies operate service counters in the arrivals landside concourse.

  Time:

  Typically 25-40 minutes driving time to central locations

  Typical cost:

  Varies by vehicle category and rental duration

Passengers connecting between international flights follow designated transfer corridors without exiting landside, subject to security screening.

• Follow 'Flight Transfers' directional signs upon disembarking into the terminal concourse.
• Pass through transfer security screening before re-entering the departure gate concourse.
• If luggage is checked through to your final destination, collecting baggage is not required.
• Transfer desks are available in the airside transit zone for boarding pass issuance or flight enquiries.

Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the main passenger terminal building.

• Select the official airport Wi-Fi network on your mobile device.
• Follow the screen prompts to register using your phone number or email address.
• SMS verification codes may be sent for authentication depending on local system requirements.
• Complimentary connectivity is suitable for general browsing and messaging.

Currency exchange facilities and ATMs dispensing Omani Rials (OMR) are located landside and airside.

• ATMs supporting international debit and credit networks are available in both departures and arrivals.
• Foreign exchange desks operate in the arrivals hall after customs clearance.
• Major credit cards and debit cards are widely accepted across airport shops, restaurants, and taxis.
• The local currency is the Omani Rial (OMR), which is divided into 1,000 baisa.

A range of dining options is available both landside (public area) and airside (post-security).

• Airside dining includes international quick-service outlets, cafes, and table-service options.
• Landside options in the arrivals area provide cafes and light refreshments for arriving travellers.
• Dietary options including halal, vegetarian, and international menus are standard across venues.

Airside premium lounges offer comfortable seating, dining, and business facilities for eligible passengers and walk-in guests.

• Airline-specific and independent pay-per-use lounges are located in the main airside departures area.
• Access can be purchased online in advance, at the door subject to capacity, or via lounge membership programs.
• Facilities generally include hot and cold food, beverages, Wi-Fi, shower rooms, and quiet zones.

An airside transit hotel is located inside the terminal, alongside numerous hotels situated within a short drive of the airport.

• An airside transit hotel is accessible to international passengers in transit without clearing immigration.
• Several international hotel chains operate properties within 5-10 minutes' drive from the airport complex.
• Hotel shuttle services or taxis can be arranged from the arrivals landside concourse.

Baggage reclaim carousels are located in the secure arrivals area prior to customs clearance.

• Information screens above carousels display flight numbers and corresponding baggage belts.
• Baggage trolleys are available free of charge in the reclaim hall.
• Lost luggage desks operated by ground handling agents are situated near the carousels for delayed item reporting.

The terminal is equipped with dedicated family facilities, including baby care rooms and play areas.

• Baby care facilities equipped with changing tables and nursing chairs are located near main restroom blocks.
• Dedicated children's play zones are situated airside in the departures concourse.
• Stroller accessibility is maintained throughout the single-level main passenger concourses and via lifts.

• Free Airport Wi-Fi
• ATMs and Currency Exchange
• Car Hire Desks
• Duty Free Shopping
• Prayer Rooms
• Baby Care Rooms
• Airside Transit Hotel
• Luggage Storage Services

Local emergency number: 9999 (National Emergency Services).

• First aid and medical staff are available 24/7 within the airport terminal building.
• If a passport is lost, contact your home country's embassy in Muscat and report to airport police staff.
• The national emergency services number 9999 connects to police, ambulance, and fire services.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Muscat International Airport Official WebsiteOfficial airport source
• Royal Oman Police - eVisa PortalGovernment source
• Royal Oman Police - Directorate General of CustomsGovernment source
• Mwasalat Official Public Transport ServicesOfficial transit source
• Royal Oman Police Official PortalGovernment source