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Muscat, the capital city of Oman with a population of about 1.5 million, is a large port city in the Gulf of Oman stretching along the Arabian Sea. The road connections between Muscat International Airport, a busy airport, and the city center are quite extensive. These routes, which are linked to both the other cities of Oman and the neighboring cities outside the country, are close to Muscat Airport.

It is recommended for you to have a guide map with you at the taxis or rental cars that you can use to get to the airport from the city center of Muscat.

Because the city has many districts, you must find the roads or the means of public transport leading to Muscat Airport on the internet.

Bus

There are 60 bus stops serving permanently in Muscat. The rapidly growing population of the city and its reputation for tourism has created the need to expand public transport in the city. Sixteen of the forty new buses built under the leadership of the Oman National Transportation Company (ONTC) have replaced old buses on the route of Ruwi-Wadi Kabir.

With the new modernized buses, the new Ruwi-Wadi Adai line was opened. As a result of increasing the number of stops, there has also been an increase in urban public transport usage. New buses connecting to Ruwi and Muscat Airport started service at the end of 2015.

Busses serving between 6 am and 10 pm pass through the Sultan Qaboos motorway to reach the airport, just like any other means of transport.

Taxi

There are few taxis in some places in Muscat, while there are more in some other place. Where there are plenty of taxis, the prices are lower because of the competition.

Muscat city is both the capital and the biggest city of Oman, so you can come across taxis very often. At least if you are familiar with the following information, it will be easier for you to bargain with the taxi drivers: if the distance to your destination is below 2 kilometers the average you would pay is 0.5 riyals, and it is 2.5 riyals if the distance is about 5 kilometers. From Ruwi, one of Muscat's most important settlement centers, it costs around 8 riyals to go to the Muscat Airport by taxi.

There are two varieties of taxis in the city; one is white, and the other is orange. The vast majority of taxi drivers are Omani. Orange taxis are local, while white ones are a bit more upscale, airport taxis. You often find orange taxis in the city. If you are going to the airport from the city center, we suggest you prefer the orange car in terms of being cheaper.

Car Rental

As a foreign visitor, you can use your driver's license for 1 month within the boundaries of Oman. You can rent a car from the offices of car rental companies in the airport or at Muscat city center. Although the daily car rental fee is about 40 riyals, this price may vary depending on the characteristics of the car and whether or not you negotiate a bit.

To reach the airport from any point of the city, you have to enter the Sultan Qaboos motorway. If you are coming from the city center, you can follow the signs of the airport by entering this highway on the west side of the city and continuing from the right lane. Do not forget to rent also a navigation device while renting your car. The car rental option, which offers much cheaper opportunities than the taxi, is also the type of transportation preferred by tourists because oil is cheap in the country.

Airport Information

The name of Muscat International Airport, opened in 1973, was originally Seeb Airport until 2008because it was located in Seeb region. Located 30 kilometers west of Muscat city center, the airport's annual passenger capacity is approximately 6 million. Muscat Airport, Oman's largest airport, is also the primary airport of Oman Airlines.

The airport has airport shuttle buses with a capacity of seven people operated by the airport which are more expensive than public transport. You can visit the official website of Oman Airlines travel agency and contact the company. Oman is a country with high levels of cars in the traffic. Therefore, Muscat Airport has a parking area with a capacity of 396 vehicles.

On the first floor of the airport is the Tourist Information Office. There is a mosque in an area very close to the airport terminal. There is a free Wi-Fi service, a currency exchange office serving 24/7, ATMs, a clinic providing health services that you can find open all the time in the airport. Showering areas, smoking areas, travel agencies, car rental companies, retail stores, playground for children are other platforms can also be found in Muscat Airport.

You can shop at duty-free where the perfume, jewelry and other things are cheaper at the departure terminal of the airport. The airport is home to world famous eating and drinking areas such as Coffe & More, Costa Coffee, Subway, DQ Grill & Chill, The Irish House (Bar), Automatic Restaurant (Gulf region regional cuisine), Curry Kitchen (indian cuisine) and idli.com (South Indian food).

You can easily reach the city center from Minsk 2 International Airport, which is one of the important airports of Belarus, by taxi, hotel shuttle services, tramway, metro, trolleybus or rental car. With the subway lines opened many years ago, it is very easy to go from the airport to anywhere in the city. Minsk 2 Airport, which has an important place due to its geographical position, is located on Moscow highway, 40 kilometers away from the city. The airport various services such as insurance companies, baggage handling group, a lounge for Business Class passenger services, telephone and fax communication systems, a lounge for VIP passengers, a restaurant, cafes, stores, a hairdresser, car rental offices and parking area. The airport is located on Moscow highway and 40 km away from the city center.

Rent a car

You can reach the city center by renting a car from the car rental offices in the airport building. You can make a reservation in advance to rent a car or you can contact your hotel and ask them to guide you to a car rental agency. Those who don't want to lose time with other transportation options can easily reach the city center from the airport by renting a car.

Bus

The buses save the day for those who want to go from Minsk Airport to the city center. The people in Minsk also frequently prefer the buses that depart every 15-20 minutes. It would be useful to take a look at the bus routes before boarding the bus and tell the driver where you will go. With daily and monthly tickets, you can easily find a bus to reach your destination.

Trolleybus

It is possible to refer the trolleybuses in Minsk as the symbol of the city. Trolleybuses which have been used for many years serve in more than 60 ways. The trolleybuses, which run on electricity, are as important as the subway and other transportation means; however, the trolleybus service may slow down during the power failures. Trolleybus should be among the options you can prefer to reach the city center from the airport.

Tramway

The tramways, which are a less preferred option compared to other transportation options, run on electricity just like the trolleybuses. They may cause traffic congestion during power failures. You can easily reach the city center by tramway lines that you can take from the airport and get off at a station near your hotel.

Hotel Shuttle Services

While booking a hotel, you can tick the airport transfer option among the services provided for you and so you can avoid experiencing any problems during your journey. You can directly get information about this topic from your hotel. If you have a heavy luggage, this transportation option may be one of the best transportation options for you.

Taxi

Taxis right outside the airport can be the most comfortable option to reach the city center. Before taking a taxi, you should tell the driver exactly where you want to go and bargain with the driver in order not to have any problem about the fare later. Considering that there is no traffic problem, you can easily reach your hotel at a price about 30-50$.