Airports of Oman

Oman has two international gateways, Muscat (MCT) and Salalah (SLL), and regional airports at Sohar (OHS), Duqm (DQM) and Khasab (KHS), all managed by Oman Airports. Khasab is the practical way into the Musandam exclave without driving through the UAE.

Overview

Airport	IATA	Governorate	Notes
Muscat International	MCT	Muscat (Seeb)	Main international gateway; home of Oman Air and SalamAir
Salalah International	SLL	Dhofar	Domestic and regional international flights; busiest in khareef
Sohar	OHS	Al Batinah North	Opened 2014; limited scheduled service
Duqm	DQM	Al Wusta	Serves Duqm and its economic zone
Khasab	KHS	Musandam	Domestic flights from Muscat

Muscat International (MCT)

Oman's main airport, in Seeb at the western end of the capital area, roughly 30–35 km from Mutrah. The passenger terminal opened in 2018. Taxis, ride-hailing apps, Mwasalat buses and car rental desks serve the terminal.

Salalah (SLL)

A few kilometres from central Salalah. Several daily flights to Muscat plus regional services to the Gulf; demand peaks during the khareef season, when car hire and flights should be booked well ahead.

Khasab (KHS)

Domestic flights from Muscat are the only way to reach Musandam without crossing UAE territory. Schedules are limited and can change seasonally.

Masirah

The airfield on Masirah Island is a Royal Air Force of Oman base, not a regular civilian airport. Visitors reach the island by car ferry from Shannah.

Practical tips

Check visa rules on the Royal Oman Police eVisa site before you travel; requirements depend on nationality.
Book Salalah flights and car rental early for July–August.
Khasab flights are few and can be weather-sensitive — keep some flexibility.

Locations

Duqm Airport (Airports, Al Wusta). Duqm (DQM). Serves Duqm and its Special Economic Zone with domestic flights from Muscat.

Khasab Airport (Airports, Musandam). Khasab (KHS). Domestic flights from Muscat — the main way to reach Musandam without driving through the UAE.

Masirah Air Base (Airports, Ash Sharqiyah South). Royal Air Force of Oman base on Masirah Island; not a regular civilian passenger airport. Visitors reach Masirah by car ferry from Shannah.

Muscat International Airport (Airports, Muscat). Muscat International (MCT). Main international gateway and home of Oman Air and SalamAir. In Seeb, roughly 30–35 km west of Mutrah.

Salalah Airport (Airports, Dhofar). Salalah International (SLL). Domestic flights to Muscat and regional international routes, busiest during the khareef season. A few kilometres from central Salalah.

Sohar Airport (Airports, Al Batinah North). Sohar (OHS). Regional airport opened in 2014, about 10 km north-west of Sohar; limited scheduled service.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Muscat?

MCT (ICAO: OOMS).

How many airports are there in Oman?

Five airports with scheduled passenger flights: Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Duqm and Khasab. There are also airstrips serving oil fields and military air bases such as Masirah.

Which airports in Oman are international?

Muscat and Salalah handle most international traffic; Sohar and Duqm are also designated international airports but have few scheduled flights.

Can I fly from Muscat to Khasab?

Yes, on domestic flights from Muscat. It is the only way to reach Musandam without driving through the UAE.

Is Sohar (OHS) or Muscat (MCT) better for Sohar?

Muscat has far more flights; Sohar is about 200–230 km by road from Muscat airport (roughly 2–2.5 hours). Sohar airport is about 10 km from the city but has limited service.