Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Salalah 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.
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The airport in general is very pleasant. The open plan design makes it feel airy, not claustrophobia inducing like some. – a traveller
SLL 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 Salalah International Airport.
What to Expect
The small, brand-new terminal at Salalah Airport (code: SLL) offers regional and seasonal flights. Amenities include a few basic eateries, duty-free shops, and newsstands. WiFi is free but isn’t always reliable. Economy class passengers can pay to enter two airport lounges, and both have showers for freshening up. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Salalah Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info, or read some traveller airport 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 Salalah 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 Salalah Airport sounds like a nightmare, several nearby hotels are within a 15-minute drive. At the time of this update, we were able to find any that provide a free shuttle. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Salalah Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using 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!
- Al Khareef Lounge by Oman Air – Location: Airside, Departure Level, 1st Floor, opposite Gate 3B. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Salalah 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
All of the restaurants/coffee shops are open 24 hours. You will find: Costa Coffee (Airside Gate 3B) • Dora Cafe (Arrivals) • Olympic Cafe (Airside, opposite Duty-Free) • Subway (Airside, opposite Duty-Free).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
In July 2017, a reader let us know, “There is no mobile charging but you will find two power sockets by the metal pillars next to each gate.”
Showers
Freshen up before your flight. Showers are available inside the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]
WiFi/Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available at Salalah Airport. In addition, Airside offers a Multimedia Corner with iPads that are connected to free internet.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. 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: 1st floor.
Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge in the car parks, at the entrance of the terminal building, and in the baggage reclaim area. The airport also has a porter service that costs 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, opposite the Oman Air Al Khareef Lounge.
Currency Exchange – Travelex offers services in the following locations: Near the Information Desk • Arrivals Mezzanine before the immigration counter • Airside, opposite the Duty-Free shop.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free shopping is available in two locations: in the middle of the Departure Corridor • Baggage Claim, near belt 3. Additionally, you will find 2 Hudson News outlets and two telecommunications stores (SIM card purchase, etc.).
Information Desk – Have any questions? An information desk is available on the 1st floor to assist you.
Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having them wrapped in plastic. Location: near the check-in area. Rates: 2.000 OMR/regular bag • 2.500 OMR/large bag • 3.000 OMR/extra large bag.
Medical Services – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, a medical center can be found at the arrivals terminal, landside. Hours: 24 hours.
Prayer Room – There are prayer rooms for males and females, including facilities for ablution. Locations: Level 0, close to the escalator • Airside, opposite Gate 1B • Airside, opposite Gate 4B.
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 Areas – Designated smoking areas can be found on all levels of the airport.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available on-site (Level 0): Al Maha • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Etihad • Europcar • Speedy Oman.
Hotel Shuttles
A few area hotels provide airport shuttle service: IntercityHotel Salalah • Al Dyafa Hotel Suites.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area.
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.