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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.
Quick Links
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.
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.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. 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.
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 Salalah Airport sounds uncomfortable, several nearby hotels are within a 10-15 minute drive. At the time of this update, no hotels are known to provide a free airport 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.
- 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.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food and beverage options are available 24 hours. Locations include: Costa Coffee (Airside, Gate 3B) • Dora Cafe (Arrivals) • Olympic Cafe (Airside, opposite Duty-Free) • Subway (Airside, opposite Duty-Free).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
A reader (July 2017) reported limited charging options: “There is no dedicated mobile charging, but you will find two power sockets by the metal pillars next to each gate.”
Showers
Showers are available inside the airport lounge. See Airport Lounges.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available. An airside multimedia corner with internet-connected devices has been reported.
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. Fees may apply; check your bank’s fee schedule and withdrawal limits before travelling. Locations: 1st floor.
- Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available free of charge in the car parks, at terminal entrances, and in the baggage reclaim area. A porter service is also available (RO1.500).
- Children’s Play Area – A children’s play area is available. Location: Airside, opposite the Oman Air Al Khareef Lounge.
- Currency Exchange – Travelex offers currency exchange services. Locations: Near the Information Desk • Arrivals Mezzanine before the immigration counter • Airside, opposite the Duty-Free shop.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free shops are located in the Departure Corridor and in Baggage Claim near belt 3. Additional shops include Hudson News outlets and telecommunications stores selling SIM cards.
- Information Desk – An information desk is available on the 1st floor.
- Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available near the check-in area. Rates: 2.000 OMR (regular bag) • 2.500 OMR (large bag) • 3.000 OMR (extra large bag).
- Medical Services – A medical center is available in the arrivals area (landside). Hours: 24 hours.
- Prayer Room – Prayer rooms for males and females, including ablution facilities, are available. Locations: Level 0, near the escalator • Airside, opposite Gate 1B • Airside, opposite Gate 4B.
- Smoking Areas – Designated smoking areas are available throughout the terminal.
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: 2026-03-25
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.