Travelling from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Salalah Airport (SLL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Muscat and Salalah share the UTC+4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 72 weekly Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MCT to SLL flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport, so jetting off to Salalah (and then seeing more of Oman!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Oman Air.
With a reliable 87.5% of services arriving on schedule, Neos is the most punctual carrier offering MCT to SLL flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MCT and SLL:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Salalah Airport (SLL)
Right now, £63 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £119. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCT to SLL.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MCT to SLL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
79% of flights that depart Muscat Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Muscat Airport from central Muscat, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kms (19 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MCT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Salalah Airport (SLL)
If you're coming in on a late Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SLL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Salalah Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Goldcar and find adventure across Salalah and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Salalah Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Salalah Airport (SLL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Salalah in May.
When booking your flight from Muscat Airport to Salalah Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Salalah, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MCT to SLL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC on average.
