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Muscat, the capital city of Oman with a population of about 1.5 million, is a large port city in the Gulf of Oman stretching along the Arabian Sea. The road connections between Muscat International Airport, a busy airport, and the city center are quite extensive. These routes, which are linked to both the other cities of Oman and the neighboring cities outside the country, are close to Muscat Airport.

It is recommended for you to have a guide map with you at the taxis or rental cars that you can use to get to the airport from the city center of Muscat.

Because the city has many districts, you must find the roads or the means of public transport leading to Muscat Airport on the internet.

Bus

There are 60 bus stops serving permanently in Muscat. The rapidly growing population of the city and its reputation for tourism has created the need to expand public transport in the city. Sixteen of the forty new buses built under the leadership of the Oman National Transportation Company (ONTC) have replaced old buses on the route of Ruwi-Wadi Kabir.

With the new modernized buses, the new Ruwi-Wadi Adai line was opened. As a result of increasing the number of stops, there has also been an increase in urban public transport usage. New buses connecting to Ruwi and Muscat Airport started service at the end of 2015.

Busses serving between 6 am and 10 pm pass through the Sultan Qaboos motorway to reach the airport, just like any other means of transport.

Taxi

There are few taxis in some places in Muscat, while there are more in some other place. Where there are plenty of taxis, the prices are lower because of the competition.

Muscat city is both the capital and the biggest city of Oman, so you can come across taxis very often. At least if you are familiar with the following information, it will be easier for you to bargain with the taxi drivers: if the distance to your destination is below 2 kilometers the average you would pay is 0.5 riyals, and it is 2.5 riyals if the distance is about 5 kilometers. From Ruwi, one of Muscat's most important settlement centers, it costs around 8 riyals to go to the Muscat Airport by taxi.

There are two varieties of taxis in the city; one is white, and the other is orange. The vast majority of taxi drivers are Omani. Orange taxis are local, while white ones are a bit more upscale, airport taxis. You often find orange taxis in the city. If you are going to the airport from the city center, we suggest you prefer the orange car in terms of being cheaper.

Car Rental

As a foreign visitor, you can use your driver's license for 1 month within the boundaries of Oman. You can rent a car from the offices of car rental companies in the airport or at Muscat city center. Although the daily car rental fee is about 40 riyals, this price may vary depending on the characteristics of the car and whether or not you negotiate a bit.

To reach the airport from any point of the city, you have to enter the Sultan Qaboos motorway. If you are coming from the city center, you can follow the signs of the airport by entering this highway on the west side of the city and continuing from the right lane. Do not forget to rent also a navigation device while renting your car. The car rental option, which offers much cheaper opportunities than the taxi, is also the type of transportation preferred by tourists because oil is cheap in the country.

Airport Information

The name of Muscat International Airport, opened in 1973, was originally Seeb Airport until 2008because it was located in Seeb region. Located 30 kilometers west of Muscat city center, the airport's annual passenger capacity is approximately 6 million. Muscat Airport, Oman's largest airport, is also the primary airport of Oman Airlines.

The airport has airport shuttle buses with a capacity of seven people operated by the airport which are more expensive than public transport. You can visit the official website of Oman Airlines travel agency and contact the company. Oman is a country with high levels of cars in the traffic. Therefore, Muscat Airport has a parking area with a capacity of 396 vehicles.

On the first floor of the airport is the Tourist Information Office. There is a mosque in an area very close to the airport terminal. There is a free Wi-Fi service, a currency exchange office serving 24/7, ATMs, a clinic providing health services that you can find open all the time in the airport. Showering areas, smoking areas, travel agencies, car rental companies, retail stores, playground for children are other platforms can also be found in Muscat Airport.

You can shop at duty-free where the perfume, jewelry and other things are cheaper at the departure terminal of the airport. The airport is home to world famous eating and drinking areas such as Coffe & More, Costa Coffee, Subway, DQ Grill & Chill, The Irish House (Bar), Automatic Restaurant (Gulf region regional cuisine), Curry Kitchen (indian cuisine) and idli.com (South Indian food).

There are many different options for those who want to travel from London Oxford Airport to the city center, such as taxis, buses, rental cars and private shuttles. If you want to come to the stations near the airport you can continue with the trains. Thanks to the short-term waiting areas and parking lots located at London Oxford Airport, those who want to travel with a private vehicle can travel to the city center without difficulty. The vehicles that are available to the passengers at the airport usually take them to the center at similar lengths and at similar fares. You are advised to consider the time you are going to spend in the city and the places you will be traveling around the city when deciding which means of transportation to use.

Taxi 

In order to take a taxi provided by Kidlington Cars at the airport, you just need to get to the front of the terminal. The taxis that are serving at London Oxford Airport are one of the best alternatives that you can choose to get to the center thanks to their wide baggage capacity and comfortable cabs. You can call 07766 207 260 or 07788 853 753 if you would like to get information about the taxis and the average fares that you would need to pay in order to reach your destination. The average cost of travelling to the center with a taxi is about 10-15 sterling, as in other means of transportation. On the other hand, you can reach Heathrow Airport direction by paying something between 50-70 sterling.

Private Shuttles

Findlay Chauffeur Service, serving at London Oxford Airport to those passengers who would like to travel to the center by making benefit of the comfortable and fast private shuttles, can be reached at 08456 447 099. You can contact 08701 909 32 for Greys of London and 01865 595 262 for Hilltop Chauffeurs as alternative companies serving with private shuttles. The private shuttles that take their passengers as fast as possible to the city center with their private drivers is also a correct option for those passengers who are willing to comfortably carry their suitcases. You can travel until the city center usually at a fixed fare, and get in contact with private shuttle companies in order to get detailed information about fares to get to the other regions.

Bus and Minibus

Those who are willing to travel to the center from the airport by using buses or minibuses can choose one of the companies serving with different fares and passenger capacities. If you prefer Gray Line for travelling with bus or minibus, you can book by calling 01869 246 461. For Heyfordian, as an alternative in this field, you can call 01869 248 784. You can call 01865 849 330 to be able to use the vehicles of Luxicars Hire. For Charlton Services, another bus and minibus company that you can use at the airport, it is enough for you to call 01865 331 249. On the other hand, Pearce is reachable at 01865 340 560. If you prefer booking online instead of phone, you can book via the websites of these companies or by sending them an e-mail.

Car Rental

Those who are willing to rent a car at the airport, Enterprise Rent-a-Car is serving at the terminal of London Oxford Airport. If you are thinking about booking in advance, you can reach the company at 01865 848 484 and book a car or get information. Budget, another car rental company serving in and around the city center, can be reached at 01865 724 884. In order to reach Green Motion Oxford, on the other hand, you need to call 01865 778 931. You can contact Hertz at 01865 856 555, Spareacre Hire at 01865 881 316, Thames Valley Rentals at 01865 842 852 and Target at 01865 244 477. 

Private Tour Shuttles

If you would like to get to the city center or other desired points with private tour shuttles, you can get detailed information about the vehicles of Absolute Touring, a company serving in this field, by calling 01865 302 964. 

Train 

London Oxford Airport is not directly connected with the train station. However, after a short ride you can reach one of the close stations such as Tackley, Hanborough and Islip and travel to different points of the country with the trains that you can get from these stations. Trains are among the safest and fastest transportation options that you can use in England. You can also transfer to other trains from Oxford City station, which is again not very far away, if you wish. Those passengers willing to get information about the trains can contact UK Rail National Enquiries by calling 08457 48 49 50 and First Great Western by calling 0845 600 5604. It is possible to travel to different destinations from each of the stations. If you would like to travel wherever you like in the country, you can get to Oxford station. Trains are usually operating between 6 am and 10 pm. The schedules of the trains going to different routes might vary.