Oman like its sister nations in the Middle East is trending as an exquisite tourist destination. Oman gives you a unique tour experience as it allows you to fade in nature with activities like desert safaris, kitesurfing, cave exploration or simply enjoying the sea breeze on pristine beaches. Shopping in Omani souqs or markets selling gold, silver and textiles is like travelling back in time. All these make Oman a popular choice among tourists. Hence the Sultanate of Oman offers modern airports to aid tourists.
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Spanning over an area of over 5000 acres, this is the primary airport of Oman. It resides about 30km away from the main city of Muscat. It started with just one runway. It had also featured cargo maintenance facilities. To handle the growing number of passengers, the Oman government revamped the entire airport. The renovation in 2017 added facilities like a new terminal, dozens of check-in counters, immigration counters, baggage reclaim belts and New Air Traffic Control tower. Premium touches to it include a premium lounge for business and first-class passengers, minimum number of announcements and duty-free services. You will surely have a premium experience at the capital's airport.
Airlines in Service: For International Flights: Air India, Air India Express, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, Cham Wings Airlines, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, GoAir, Gulf Air, Indigo, Iran Aseman Airlines, Kish Air, KLM, Kuwait Airways, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qeshm Airlines, Regent Airways, Saudia, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines, Salam Air. For Domestic Flights: Oman Air, Salam Air.
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It facilitates the air needs of Salalah city which is about 5 km from the airport. Commenced in 1977 it attended only domestic flights from Muscat. Later in 2003, it was branded as an International airport. With the transformation process initiating in 2011, it has now a state-of-the-art airport in Oman. New features include an extended runway of four kilometres, parallel taxiways and an ATC tower. For the passengers, there is a duty-free service by a private undertaking, multiple food counters, an exotic lounge for business and first-class passengers, air-conditioned aerobridges, multiple check-ins and immigration counters. There is also a huge parking lot for accommodating thousands of vehicles. It literally checks in all the boxes of a modern airport.
Airlines in Service: For international flights: Air Arabia, Air India Express, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Neos, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, SalamAir, Smartwings, Smartwings Poland, Smartwings Slovakia For Domestic flights: Oman Air, Salam Air
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This airport is situated in the Duqm seaport in the Al-Wusta region of Oman. It was opened publicly in July 2014. It has a gigantic passenger terminal of about 8600 square feet with two aerobridges handling half a million passengers annually. There is also multiple check-ins and immigration counters. Apart from interconnecting cities and countries, this airport is a boon for refineries and petrochemical industries of Oman. There is a dual three-lane road directly connecting with the refineries.
Airlines in service: Oman Air Serves: Duqm, Oman Airport Codes: IATA - DQM, ICAO - OODQ
4. Sohar International Airport
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This airport in Oman lies about 10 km northwest to the city of Sohar. Inaugurated by the Transport and Communication minister Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salim Al Futaisi, it initiated its operations on November 2014. Spread over an area of 5600 square metres it can handle half a million passengers annually. The asphalt runway stretches 4km in length and 75m in width. Additionally, there are 4 boarding bridges and 7 booths. It is a gateway to the northern part of Oman. It also facilitates the domestic and emergency needs of Muscat International airport.
Airlines in service: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Salam Air Serves: Sohar, Al Batinah Region, Oman Airport Codes: IATA - OOSH, ICAO - OHS
5. Khasab Airport
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Khasab airport serves the harbour city of Khasab. Khasab is the capital of Musandam province. It has an asphalt runway of about 8200 feet length. It also has multiple check-ins counters, baggage belts and much more. It might not be the best of airports in Oman but it gets your job done.
Airlines in service: Oman Air Serves: Khasab, Oman Airport Codes: IATA - OOKB, ICAO - KHS
Most of the commercial airports in Oman are designed, keeping tourists in mind. Major carriers are present to connect you to almost any part of the world. You will definitely have a fine experience.
