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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).

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is located 28 km north of the city center. Baiyun International Airport is the main airport serving Guangzhou, which is the capital of the Guangdong province in China. You can get to the city center from the airport using a variety of transportation alternatives, including taxi, metro, and bus.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest and most reliable transportation alternative to get to the city center from Baiyun International Airport. However traffic conditions can be quite bad at times, so take that into consideration when picking a method of transportation to get to the city. Taxis are accessible in front of the arrivals hall at the airport.

Bus

Passengers who are going to cities outside of Guangzhou from Baiyun International Airport can go by bus. These buses provide convenient transportation to Dongguan, Foshan, Zhonghan, Huizhon Jiangmen, Nanhai, Quingyuan, Shenzen, Shunde, Taishan, Yunfu, Zhaoqing, Zhuhai and Wuzhou. These buses take about 1 hour.

Express Buses

The inner-city buses in Guangzhou are express buses. These buses provide easy transportation to various stations in the city, major hotels, plazas, and squares. These buses take approximately 20-30 minutes and are accessible in front of the terminal building. The bus you need to take will vary depending on your destination in the city.

Metro

Due to the heavy traffic in the city the metro is the most preferred transportation alternative, as it is the fastest and most affordable option. The metro is accessible from the Airport South Station and provides quick transportation to the city. The metro operates every day of the week, from 6:10 am to midnight. Stops along Metro Line 3 from the airport include Renhe, Longgui, Jiahewanggang, Baiyundadaobei, Yongtai, Tonghe, Jingxti Nanfang Hospital, Meiuayuan, Yantang, Guangzhou East Railway, Linhexi and Tiyu Xilu.

Airport Information

Located in the city of Guangzhou, the capital of Guandong, China, Baiyun International Airport is one of the country’s busiest airports. The airport is situated 28 km north of the city center. Baiyun International Airport covers a large area and offers passengers a wide range of services. The airport contains a business center that is equipped with photocopy services, internet, and fax machines, as well as ATMs for you monetary needs.

Free wireless internet is present in the terminal building. Baiyun International Airport also contains a health center that is open from 7:30 am to 9:30 pm, which sells medicine and provides assistance in case of a medical emergency. Baiyun International Airport also features lounges, VIP lounges, wheeled luggage transport services and services you can enjoy as you wait for your flight such as foot massages, a beauty salon, and cinema.  

Stores where you can go shopping at the airport include Folunsi, Yeasun, Charriol, Bally, Kaltendin, Dupndenis, Tumi, JTL, Saint Jack, Artini, Canudilo, Debor, Oak Tree, Powerland, Powerland, and Swarovski.

Places to get a bite to eat or enjoy something to drink include McDonald’s, Melitta, KFC, Lavazza, Chinese Dumpling, Cheerway, Ishijah Coffee, and Lucky Shamrock.