Muscat International Airport – MUT Oman
Formerly known as Seeb International Airport, Muscat International Airport is the main international airport servicing Muscat, Oman, which is located within the Muscat Metropolitan area. It has an airport code of MUT and serves as Oman Air flag carrier as well as the first budget-friendly airline Salam Air. Both airlines cater to many regional destination and international flights to Africa, Asia and Europe. Muscat International Airport was awarded the coveted award as the World’s Leading New Airport of 2018 by the World Travel Awards.
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Muscat International Airport covers a total of 5,250 acres of land that initially features one passenger terminal building, a single runway and minor cargo. December of 2017 when the second terminal was opened offering new facilities like VIP terminal and housing for Oman Air staff and airport employees. Muscat International Airport has regular flights from 32 Airlines to over 100 destinations worldwide and with cargo airline namely Cargolux and DHL Aviation. This airport also caters the aviation needs of nearby cities including ‘Udhaybah, As Sifah, Barka and Barr Al Jissah.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Aerotel Muscat is a contemporary, unique 5-star hotel located in level 5 of Muscat International Airport. Other nearby hotels in the airport are Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb, Wanasa Hotel Apartments and Mutra Hotel.
The Royal Flight is the nearest airport in Muscat International Airport. It is the VIP air transport of the Royal Household of Sultan of Oman. It is non-military organization which is independent that of the Royal Air Force of Oman.