Flying from Salalah International Airport (SLL) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Salalah and Muscat are both in the UTC+4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are 77 Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, select the 08:45 SalamAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:50 with Oman Air.
To ensure you get on your SLL to MCT flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
SalamAir offers direct flights from Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if you have time.
SalamAir has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates SLL to MCT flights is Oman Air. Its services arrive as scheduled 77.5% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SLL and MCT include:
Dubai Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salalah International Airport (SLL) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
R 501 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,003. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from SLL to MCT by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from SLL to MCT is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Salalah International Airport (SLL)
Salalah International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.38% of flights that take off from SLL reach their destination on time.
To get to Salalah International Airport from central Salalah, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SLL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're getting in on a late Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near MCT:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Muscat International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion to explore Muscat and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Muscat International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport to central Muscat has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Muscat. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Salalah International Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SLL to MCT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
You've seen Muscat, now it's time to discover other parts of Oman. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to tick off its top attractions. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
As Suwayq is another standout destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No journey is complete without a visit to Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.