Muscat has only one major modern terminal, which is nowhere near the size of other airports in the region such as Dubai or Doha. For this reason, Muscat can be a significantly more pleasant and less stressful airport to change planes.

Although you will read on some websites that Maskat Airport has two active terminals, this is not true. The old terminal is already used for cargo flights only.

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Arrivals are located on the ground floor, departures on the 4th floor. All security checks lead to one passport control and then to all departure gates.

The area behind the security checkpoint consists of a central area full of shops and restaurants and three outlets with departure gates. The distances are not great and the immigration control process tends to be quick. You will receive your visa for Oman upon arrival at the airport in the form of a passport stamp.

Transfer between flights

Transfer in Muscat is very straightforward and quick. Upon arrival, follow the "International Transfer" signs to the desks where you can resolve any questions you may have about your connecting flight.

You will always go through security beforehand. There is no passport control on transfer.

If you have purchased your connecting flight in one step on one ticket, you do not have to worry about your luggage during the transfer.

The minimum transfer time at Muscat Airport is 60 minutes.

Airport map

The terminal has a simple and intuitive layout with no satellite buildings or separate concourses.

An interactive map showing restaurants, services or controls is available on the airport's official website.