Departures and arrivals to/from Muscat Airport operate throughout the night, so it may be convenient to stay overnight near the terminal for maximum convenience.
Hotels right at the airport
For transit passengers with long layover times, a transit hotel is open directly inside the terminal behind security. Neither Oman Air nor any other airline provides a free hotel for long layovers.
However, rates at the transit hotel are friendly and start at 80 usd per night.
Hotels in the area
There are a few hotels near the airport, but none offer a free transfer to the terminal.
- Novotel Airport Muscat **** - Rates from 90 usd, 10 minutes drive to the terminal, taxi for approx. 7 omr
- Muscat Gate Hotel *** - prices from 40 usd, 7 minutes drive to the terminal, taxi for approx. 6 omr
Hotels in Muscat
As the centre of Muscat is not far from the airport, it may be worth staying in a hotel in town. The taxi ride won't take more than 25 minutes and prices for hotels in the centre start from 35 usd per night.
Overnight in the terminal
Muscat Airport is open 24 hours a day and there is no problem staying overnight.
At the end of the main departure hall in the transit area, you'll find dozens of comfortable sleeping chairs that you can use for free.
