Muscat to Abu Dhabi Flights

Flying out of Muscat

Muscat International Airport is located in Seeb, approximately sixteen miles from Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. The airport has one terminal building, and it serves over five million passengers each year. Several airlines provide service to and from the airport, including Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Air India, and Gulf Air. In addition, the airport serves as the main hub for Oman Air.

Airport Parking

The airport has numerous long-term parking options available for passengers who need to leave their vehicles at the airport while they travel. You can park in the premium shaded parking area for R.O. 10 or either the No. 3 or No. 1 parking area for R.O. 2.

Transportation to the Airport

Public transportation isn't available at Muscat International Airport. However, you can take a taxicab. Depending on the length of your trip, cab fare from Muscat to the airport costs between R.O. 6 and R.O. 20.

Dining at the Airport

You'll find a variety of food to eat at Muscat International Airport. You can enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee and a muffin at Coffee & More, fresh-made subs at Subway, burgers, fries, and ice cream at DQ Grill & Chill, and traditional and modern Lebanese cuisine at Automatic. If you're looking for your favourite curry dish, visit the Curry Kitchen or Idli.com. The Irish House is a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. The full-service restaurant serves a selection of continental food and alcoholic beverages. If you're in a hurry but still want to grab a cup of coffee or a quick snack before your flight leaves Muscat, stop by Costa Coffee.

Flights to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the centre of government in the United Arab Emirates. Both business and pleasure travellers flock to the city to experience its rich culture and modern amenities. The city is the home of some of the largest oil conglomerates in the world. Travellers with flights booked through ebookers typically arrive at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, which can be found on Sheik Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, approximately twenty-seven miles from the city centre. Major carriers at the airport include Air Berlin, Air India, Alitalia, British Airways, Egyptair, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Australia.

Getting Around in Abu Dhabi

The city's modern development relies heavily on the use of personal cars. Rental cars can be arranged at the airport, with fees varying based on the needs of each traveller. Private taxi services are available throughout the city, with fares starting around ten dirhams, even when travelling across the city. Bus lines also crisscross the city, with fares beginning at two dirhams for one-way travel. A day pass costs only six dirhams. Travel time to hotels in the city centre from the airport typically takes about one hour by car and longer by a public transit option.

Weather and Climate

Abu Dhabi is exceptionally warm all year long. Visitors should pack light and expect to keep to air-conditioned areas to ward off sunburn and dehydration, especially in the summer months when temperatures can easily reach forty-one degrees Celsius. The winter experiences lows that only dip to around thirteen degrees.

Enjoying Your Travel

Visitors to Abu Dhabi are likely to delight in the many shopping areas and modern attractions that dot the cityscape. Travellers can visit the site of the mostly completed Sheik Zayed mosque, which is the sixth-largest mosque in the world, or enjoy a desert safari and camel race that hearkens back to the early days of the Arab world. Abu Dhabi also has helicopter tours for those wanting to experience a bird's eye view of the desert and the beautiful modern city.