โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
75
minutes
International โ Domestic
75
minutes
International โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Muscat International Airport features a modern terminal building designed to handle growing international traffic and serve as Oman Air's primary hub in the Arabian Peninsula. The terminal complex offers comprehensive check-in facilities with dedicated counters for Oman Air and international carriers, automated kiosks for self-service check-in, and premium check-in areas for business and first-class passengers. Security screening utilizes advanced technology with multiple lanes and expedited processing for premium passengers and frequent travelers. Immigration processing features separate counters for GCC citizens, Omani residents, and international visitors, with efficient visa-on-arrival services for eligible nationalities and e-gates for qualified travelers. The departure areas include extensive duty-free shopping featuring international luxury brands, traditional Omani products including frankincense, silver jewelry, and textiles, along with electronics and travel essentials. Dining options range from traditional Omani cuisine including shuwa and halwa to international restaurants, coffee shops, and quick-service options catering to diverse passenger preferences. The airport houses multiple lounges including Oman Air's premium facilities with spa services, business centers, and traditional Omani hospitality, along with shared-use lounges for various airlines and independent travelers. Passenger amenities include medical facilities, children's play areas, prayer rooms facing Mecca, currency exchange services, car rental desks, and efficient ground transportation connections to Muscat's business district, historical areas including Mutrah Souq, and tourist destinations throughout Oman, with special services for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia.
๐ Connection Tips
Major hub for Oman Air serving Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Important connecting hub in the Gulf region.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
60
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Duqm International Airport (OODQ) serves the Arabian Sea port of Duqm in Oman's Al Wusta Region, strategically positioned 19 kilometers south of the town to support the rapidly developing Duqm Special Economic Zone. The airport began operations on July 23, 2014, initially using a temporary building before transitioning to its permanent passenger terminal which opened on September 17, 2018, featuring 8,660 square meters of space designed to accommodate 500,000 passengers annually with two jet bridges for enhanced passenger convenience.
The modern terminal building operates as Terminal 1 for all airlines including SalamAir, Oman Air, and Air Arabia, providing essential passenger amenities, security screening, customs and immigration facilities, plus basic retail and food services appropriate for the airport's role as Oman's fourth largest airport. Infrastructure includes a substantial 4-kilometer-long by 75-meter-wide runway with connecting taxiways and aircraft parking slots, plus a cargo building capable of handling 25,000 tonnes annually with expansion potential based on future demand.
SalamAir operates the primary service with six weekly flights to Muscat (MCT) using A320neo aircraft for the 1 hour 15 minute journey, while Oman Air and Air Arabia provide additional regional connectivity to support business travel and tourism to this emerging economic hub. The airport plays a crucial role in Oman's economic diversification strategy, facilitating access to the Duqm Special Economic Zone's industrial projects, port facilities, and tourism developments along the Arabian Sea coastline.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow ample time for transfers and check current terminal info.
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