# MCT — Muscat International Airport > Machine-readable reference for MCT. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/mct HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/mct Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/mct.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/MCT.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-13T06:55:29.157+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Muscat International Airport - IATA: MCT - ICAO: OOMS - City: Muscat/Seeb - Country: OM (OM) - Timezone: Asia/Muscat - Distance from city: 32 km (20 mi) from old Muscat - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 15.3M - Hub for: Oman Air, SalamAir - Official website: https://www.muscatairport.co.om ## Overview Welcome Muscat International Airport (MCT) doesn’t feel like your typical bustling Gulf hub. Instead, it resembles a serene five-star hotel lobby, complete with marble floors and ample natural light that infuse the atmosphere with a calmness unheard of in most airports. Located 32 km or about 20 miles from the heart of old Muscat, it allows travelers to easily pivot their plans without long hikes: everything from lounges to an in-terminal hotel and numerous dining options is conveniently clustered in one main terminal. At a glance Handling around 15.3 million passengers annually, Muscat International features a single passenger terminal, T1, with 45 gates. The airport serves as a hub for both Oman Air and SalamAir, with a strong presence from Qatar Airways as well. You’ll find that the 32 km trip to old Muscat takes about 30-40 minutes by taxi. It offers a blend of quiet luxury and efficiency, promising a peaceful transit through one of the quieter major airports of the region. Terminals & layout All international and domestic flights operate from T1. This compact yet well-equipped terminal ensures that passengers can move swiftly between gates and amenities. Frequent flyers apprec… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — 45 gates · airlines: Oman Air, SalamAir, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/terminals/t1 ## Dining (15) - **Automatic Restaurant** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/automatic-restaurant-t1 - **Burger King** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/burger-king-t1 - **Costa Coffee** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/costa-coffee-t1 - **Domino's Pizza** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/domino-s-pizza-t1 - **Dunkin** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/dunkin-t1 - **Food Court** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/food-court-t1 - **Gloria Jean's Coffees** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/gloria-jean-s-coffees-t1 - **Illy Caffè** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/illy-caffe-t1 - **Indian curry counter** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/indian-curry-counter-t1 - **Karak Tea stand** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/karak-tea-stand-t1 - **KFC** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/kfc-t1 - **Local Omani sweets kiosk** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/local-omani-sweets-kiosk-t1 - **Mazoon Café** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/mazoon-cafe-t1 - **McDonalds Muscat Airport** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/mcdonalds-muscat-airport-t1 - **Subway** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/restaurants/subway-t1 ## Lounges (8) - **Aerotel Rest Area** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, pay-in quiet zone URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/lounges/aerotel-rest-area-t1 - **Oman Air Arrivals Lounge** — access: Arrivals, Oman Air premium URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/lounges/oman-air-arrivals-lounge - **Oman Air Business Class Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, Oman Air business/elites · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/lounges/oman-air-business-class-lounge-t1 - **Oman Air First Class Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal 1, Oman Air first URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/lounges/oman-air-first-class-lounge-t1 - **Primeclass Arrivals Lounge** — access: Arrivals, pay-in URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/lounges/primeclass-arrivals-lounge - **Primeclass Lounge** — T1 · access: First Class, Business Class, Day Pass · day pass: OMR 20 · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/lounges/primeclass-lounge-t1 - **Royal/Ministerial Lounge** — access: VIP, government/royal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/lounges/royal-ministerial-lounge - **VIP Terminal Lounge** — access: VIP, invitation only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/lounges/vip-terminal-lounge ## Shops (17) - **Amouage** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/amouage-t1 - **Duty Free Main Store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/duty-free-main-store-t1 - **Duty Free Perfumes & Cosmetics** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/duty-free-perfumes-cosmetics-t1 - **Duty Free** — T1 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/duty-free-t1 - **Duty Free Tobacco & Liquor** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/duty-free-tobacco-liquor-t1 - **Electronics Store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/electronics-store-t1 - **Fashion Boutique** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/fashion-boutique-t1 - **Gold and Jewelry** — T1 · Jewelry URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/gold-and-jewelry-t1 - **Jewellery Boutique** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/jewellery-boutique-t1 - **Mobile Accessories Kiosk** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/mobile-accessories-kiosk-t1 - **Omani Heritage Shop** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/omani-heritage-shop-t1 - **Relay** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/relay-t1 - **Souvenir Kiosk** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/souvenir-kiosk-t1 - **Toy Store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/toy-store-t1 - **Travel Essentials Shop** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/travel-essentials-shop-t1 - **Watch & Timepiece Shop** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/watch-timepiece-shop-t1 - **WHSmith** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/shops/whsmith-t1 ## Parking (5) - **Economy Parking** — Budget · OMR 3.200/day, .3200/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/parking/economy-parking - **Long Term Parking P2** — Long-stay · OMR 5.300/day, 0/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/parking/long-term-parking-p2 - **Premium Parking** — Covered · OMR 5.300/day, 0/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/parking/premium-parking - **Short Term Parking P1** — Short-stay · OMR 25.200/day, 0/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/parking/short-term-parking-p1 - **Valet Parking** — Valet service · .200/day, .3200/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (11) - **Airport Taxi Rank** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/airport-taxi-rank - **Car Rental Center** — Car rental URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/car-rental-center - **Hotel Limousine Service** — Hotel car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/hotel-limousine-service - **Mwasalat Route 1** — City bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/mwasalat-route-1 - **Mwasalat Route A1** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/mwasalat-route-a1 - **Mwasalat Route A2** — Bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/mwasalat-route-a2 - **Private Transfer Service** — Pre-booked car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/private-transfer-service - **Mwasalat Public Bus** — Bus · 30-60 min · OMR 0.500 · Every 30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/public-bus - **Hotel Shuttle Services** — Shuttle · Varies by hotel · Free with hotel stay · Varies by hotel URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/shuttle-bus - **Airport Taxi** — Taxi · 30-40 min · Varies by destination · Available 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/taxi - **Tour Operator Coaches** — Bus/coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mct/transport/tour-operator-coaches ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For a quieter experience, head to the 5th floor near the Primeclass Lounge; this level often has empty seating and less noise than the departure hall. - _Time_: Allocate 30-45 minutes for a shower at Primeclass to refresh after a red-eye without the need to rush to your hotel. - _Avoid_: Avoid paying cash at the Primeclass Lounge if traveling with children, as walk-up fees can be high. Use card access where possible. - _Quiet_: The seating area near the Aerotel entrance remains calm even during rush hours; an ideal spot if the main hall is crowded. - _Local_: Sample local delicacies such as hummus and Arabic bread at the lounge; the flavors often outclass airport restaurant offerings. - _Money_: Consider the Mwasalat bus for cost-effective travel into Muscat at just OMR 0.500 instead of pricey airport taxis. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/MCT.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/mct/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/mct/departures — HTML page with live departures