Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Salalah International Airport (SLL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Salalah International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Muscat and Salalah follow the same timezone, UTC+4.
Each week, there are 77 Muscat International Airport to Salalah International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, select the 06:20 SalamAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:15 with Oman Air.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MCT to SLL flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
SalamAir has direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Salalah International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Salalah — and maybe even more of Oman if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with SalamAir on this route.
Oman Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MCT to SLL flights, with 83.82% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Salalah International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MCT and SLL:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Salalah International Airport (SLL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Salalah International Airport flight is R 1,076. A return fare right now is R 2,358. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MCT to SLL, book your journey seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Salalah International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from MCT land on schedule 85.46% of the time.
Muscat International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MCT. Whether you have an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Salalah International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Salalah International Airport (SLL)
If you're getting in on a late Muscat International Airport to Salalah International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near SLL:
Pick up a Salalah International Airport rental car and explore Salalah and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Goldcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Salalah International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Salalah International Airport (SLL) to central Salalah
Salalah International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Salalah. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Salalah International Airport (SLL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Salalah International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Salalah in April.
Lock in your flight from Muscat International Airport to Salalah International Airport for May if you want to explore Salalah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCT to SLL in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Oman
Raysūt is just one of the many places in Oman waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Salalah. Around 16 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Madinat Atlantis, Salalah Raysut and اطلالة على المحيط الهندي.
If there's time to check out another side of Oman, head for Ţāqah, about 31 kilometres east of Salalah. Open air museum, بيت كوفان التراثي Koofan Heritage House and Wadi Darbath watchtower are the start of reasons to visit.