Next to the main food court in T1, KFC is the predictable option when you just want fried chicken and know exactly how it will taste. It sits airside in Terminal 1, so you’re fine staying near your gate instead of backtracking landside. Seating fills quickly at peak departures around 23:00–02:00, when long-haul banks go out.
A basic chicken combo with fries and a drink usually lands around mid-range airport pricing, noticeably higher than city branches in Muscat but still cheaper than most sit‑down spots in T1. Portions track with global KFC standards, and you can stretch a meal by sharing a larger bucket if you’re a family of three or four. Expect the usual upsell on bigger drinks and sides.
Menu lists the standard fried chicken pieces, Zinger burgers, popcorn chicken, fries, and coleslaw, plus a few region-specific chicken sandwiches that sometimes sell out by late night. If you care about staying vaguely lighter before a red‑eye, go for a single Zinger sandwich combo instead of a big bucket. Fries are hit-or-miss during the 01:00 rush when batches sit a bit.
Service speed swings a lot with flight banks: a walk-up at 10:00 might take 3–5 minutes, while lines at 23:30 can hit 15–20 minutes from queue to food in hand. They generally keep orders moving, but customizing beyond “no mayo” on a sandwich can slow your tray. Staff English is functional, and card payments in OMR plus major credit cards are standard.
One practical tip: if your gate is in the mid‑teens in T1 and you see boarding time within 25 minutes, order takeaway and eat near the gate instead of waiting for a free table in the food court cluster around KFC.