Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Muscat Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Quick Links
The only place that was comfortable was Costa Coffee which had some softer chairs and two sofas – my tip would be to get there fast and bag a sofa. We weren’t quick enough the first time round! – Gillycat
MCT Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Muscat International Airport.
What to Expect
Passenger services at Muscat Airport (Code: MCT) are provided in a brand new (2018) terminal with 45 gates, though with reportedly few shops, eateries or other amenities. WiFi is available to help pass the time. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first-class lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below.
Sleeping in Muscat Airport
Recent reviews have mentioned plenty of good couches to stretch out and have a rest; most seem to be located Airside. If you have tried to sleep in this airport, please share your experience by writing a review to help future travellers! For uninterrupted sleep, there is an airside hotel at the airport and others nearby. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read some traveller reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Muscat Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in Muscat Airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel inside the airport and several nearby hotels:
Hotel inside Muscat Airport
Aerotel Muscat – Located Airside, Level 5. The Aerotel offers double beds, and rooms can be rented for as short as three hours. » Check Rates
More nearby hotels
- Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb – No airport shuttle. Day-use rooms are available. » Check Rates
- Novotel Muscat Airport – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Radisson Collection Hotel, Hormuz Grand Muscat – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
Several hotels and resorts have information desks onsite in the Arrivals Hall: Al Nahda Resort & Spa ▪ Al Sawadi Beach Resort ▪ Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa ▪ Intercontinental Hotels Group.
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Muscat, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Primeclass Lounge – Location: Airside, 5th Floor. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Majan Lounge – Location: Airside, International Departures, 7/F. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door.
Airline Lounges
If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.
- Oman Air First Class Lounge – Location: Airside • Oman Air Business Class Lounge – Location: Airside.
Related Pages: Muscat Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, it is unknown if any 24-hour food concessions are available. Food options available include:
» Arrivals: Costa Coffee ▪ Food Court (Automatic Restaurant, Coffee & More, Curry Kitchen and idli.com)
» Departures: Costa Coffee (landside and airside) ▪ DQ Grill & Chill (airside) ▪ Irish House (airside) ▪ Food Court (airside – Automatic Restaurant, Curry Kitchen and idli.com) ▪ Subway (airside)
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
Phone charging stations are available throughout the transit halls, and they are free to use.
Showers
Available in the Primeclass Lounge. See Airport Lounges above.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Muscat Airport for two hours. You will need to either A) provide your local mobile phone number to receive a password via text or B) go to an Information Desk where they will scan your passport and boarding pass and provide a password. Reviewers mentioned you can most likely re-connect with a new password when your time runs out.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Some machines dispense for foreign currencies. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside and Airside.
Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge. If you require a porter, the rate is RO1.500.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: Airside, Departures Hall, after passport control. Another play area is available to members and guests of the Oman Air Business Class lounge.
Currency Exchange – Travelex has four 24-hour locations in Arrivals and Departures. Global Money Exchange offers services at three Airside and two Landside locations. Several ATMs in the airport offer foreign currency cash withdrawals.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available at five airside locations. In addition, a pharmacy, perfume shop, jewelry store, and three WHSmith newsstands are located throughout the airport.
Family Services – Strollers are available for free once you are Airside. There are drop-off points at the gates for easy return.
Luggage Trolleys – Available free of charge. If you require a porter, the rate is RO1.500.
Luggage Wrapping – Fast luggage wrapping service is available for a fee. Location: Landside, Departures Hall, before Check-In
Medical Care – Urgent and emergency medical care is available in the Landside Medical Clinic. Fees apply. The airport also offers first aid stations (North Pier Departure and Arrivals level and the departure level of the South Pier). However, it is not known if fees are associated with them. Hours: unknown.
Mobile Phones – Nawras and Oman Mobile have kiosks on-site in the Arrivals Hall.
Prayer Area – Ablution area, restroom, and female prayer room are available at the airport mosque, just outside the Arrivals terminal exit doors. Male and female prayer rooms are available Airside in Departures (A Pier and B Pier) and Landside on the Food Court Level.
Pharmacy – Muscat Pharmacy has a Landside location (near the Near Oman Air Business Class Lounge Gate) and Airside (near Gate B). Hours: unknown.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking Room – A designated smoking room is available Airside, Departures Transit Area.
Spa Services – Be Relax Spa offers a full range of spa services. Location: Airside, near Gate A3. Hours: 24 hours.
Tourist Information Desk – Tourist information, including leaflets, brochures and maps. Location: Baggage Claim.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Muscat and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, several travel agencies with offices at the airport can probably be of assistance. Marmul Travel, OUA Bahwan, Travel City, Safeer Travel, Majan Travel and Mezoon Travel.
Bus
There is a bus stop on Sultan Qaboos Highway, a short walking distance from the airport terminal building.
Car Rentals
Car rental service is available at MCT airport. Several agencies have kiosks on-site in the Arrivals Hall.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could not find any hotels that provided an airport shuttle. See also Airport Hotels above.
Oman Air Chauffeur Service
Door-to-door private airport transfers are available for first and business-class passengers on Oman Air. Arrangements can be made through a travel agent or Oman Air customer service.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available at the airport and can be booked online, by phone, or booked and prepaid at the Muscat International Airport Taxi Counter, located outside of Arrivals. If hiring a taxi privately, agree on a fare beforehand.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.