Muscat International Airport, formerly called the Seeb International Airport, is an aerodrome serving in Muscat, the capital of Oman. The airport is located in Seeb, 32 km from Muscat. There are 2 runways available in the port, which has 2 terminal buildings.
The aerodrome serves as the headquarters of the flag carrier Oman Air. Oman’s first economical airline, Salam Air, uses the port for flights to different destinations. Oman Royal Air Force has a base at the airport.
The airport, which was renovated in 2018, has a VIP terminal and an airport hotel for passengers visiting the country by private jet.
Muscat private jet charter prices
Although Oman Muscat air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Muscat are as follows.
| Midsize Jet | 39.200 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 48.550 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 63.850 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our fligh reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Muscat Airport from the Gulf War to the present
The aerodrome was opened as Seeb International Airport in 1973, replacing a smaller airport in Bayt al Falaj. It was closed to civilian flights during the 1991 Gulf War and hosted the Royal Air Force. The name of the airport, which was reopened to civil aviation after the war, was changed to Muscat International Airport on February 1, 2008.
Due to the increasing traffic, it became necessary to establish a new terminal building in 2007. The new terminal building, the construction of which was started in the same year, started service on March 20, 2018. The port, where the Aaronia AARTOS C-UAS drone detection system was installed in 2019, became the first international airport in the world to have an operational drone detection system.
Places to visit in in Muscat
Oman’s administrative, financial and educational center, Muscat is both the capital and the commercial port of Oman. The most popular tourist attraction of Muscat is Mutrah Souq, where local clothes, essences, handicrafts and ornaments are sold. Other tourist attractions in the city include the Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Muscat Royal Opera House, Muscat Al Alam Sultanate of Oman Palace, Muscat Al Jalali and Al Mirani Forts, Muscat Kordon, namely Muscat Corniche and Muscat Riyam View Point.
Transportation From Muscat Airport to the city center
The buses, which depart every 15 minutes from the stops opposite the exit gate of the airport, reach the city center in 35 minutes. The buses, which serve between 08:00 & 21:30 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which are considered public holidays in Oman, operate between 07:00 & 22:00 on other days.
Taxis are among the alternatives that can be used outside of bus hours. Taxis, which operate 24/7 at the airport exit, usually do not have a meter and bargaining is necessary.
There are offices of many car rental companies in the airport.
