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.
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.
Read the latest traveller reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Muscat Airport Guide.
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.
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
Casmal tells us, “There are free dedicated relaxation areas with chairs and sofas suitable for lying down. They are located near Gate B and can accommodate approximately 10–20 people.” (April 2025)
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the 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. Rooms can be booked in short blocks (minimum stay typically around 3 hours) » Check Rates
More nearby hotels
- Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb – Mid-range hotel. Approx. 10 minutes from the airport. No airport shuttle.» Check Rates
- Novotel Muscat Airport – Mid-range hotel. Approx. 10 minutes from the airport. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Radisson Collection Hotel, Hormuz Grand Muscat – Upscale hotel. Approx. 10 minutes from the airport. 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.
- 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.
Drinking Water
A reader reports that water bottle refill stations are available near restrooms. (December 2024)
Food & Drinks
At the time of this update, it is unclear whether any food concessions operate 24 hours. Available options include:
- Arrivals: Costa Coffee • Food Court (Automatic Restaurant, Coffee & More, Curry Kitchen, idli.com)
- Departures: Costa Coffee (landside and airside) • DQ Grill & Chill (airside) • Irish House (airside) • Food Court (airside – Automatic Restaurant, Curry Kitchen, idli.com) • Subway (airside)
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
Charging stations are available throughout the transit halls and are free to use.
Showers
Available in the Primeclass Lounge. See Airport Lounges above.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available for up to 2 hours. To connect, you must either:
A) enter a mobile number to receive a password via SMS, or
B) visit an Information Desk to receive login details.
Some travellers report being able to reconnect by requesting a new password after the session expires.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available landside and airside. Some dispense foreign currency. Fees may apply.
- Baggage Trolleys – Available free of charge. Porter service is available (RO1.500).
- Children’s Play Area – Located airside in the Departures Hall after passport control. An additional play area is available inside the Oman Air Business Class Lounge.
- Currency Exchange – Travelex operates multiple 24-hour locations in Arrivals and Departures. Global Money Exchange has several airside and landside counters.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shops are available airside. Other retail options include a pharmacy, perfume shop, jewelry store, and WHSmith newsstands.
- Luggage Trolleys – Available free of charge. If you require a porter, the rate is RO1.500.
- Luggage Wrapping – Available for a fee. Location: Landside, Departures Hall, before check-in.
- Medical Care – A medical clinic is available landside for urgent and emergency care (fees apply). First aid stations are located in the North Pier (Departures and Arrivals levels) and South Pier (Departures level). Hours and fees for first aid services are unknown.
- Mobile Phones – Local mobile providers have kiosks in the Arrivals Hall.
Pharmacy – Available landside and airside. Hours unknown. - Prayer Area – Prayer rooms are available landside and airside. A mosque is located just outside the Arrivals exit.
- 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 in the Departures transit area.
- Spa Services – Be Relax Spa is located airside near Gate A3. Open 24 hours.
- Tourist Information Desk – Located in Baggage Claim.
- Travel Agencies – Several agencies operate onsite, including 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: 2026-03-17
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.