When the new Muscat International Airport opened?

20 March 2018
On 31 January 2018, it was announced that the new terminal will be inaugurated on 20 March 2018 with all current operations to be relocated to the new facility. The new terminal opened on the said date at 3:00 p.m. with the first flight, an Oman Air flight from Najaf, arriving at 6:30 p.m.

Who owns Muscat International Airport?

Oman Airports
Oman Airports is a state-owned company that manages all the airports of the Sultanate including Muscat International Airport, Duqm Airport, Suhar Airport, Salalah Airport.

How many airports are there in Muscat?

5 Airports in Oman – List of Airports in Oman (2022 Updated)

Who built Muscat airport?

On February 23, 2011, ENKA-Bechtel-Bahwan Engineering Company LLC (BEB) unincorporated consortium, was awarded the Main Contract 3 for the development of the Main Terminal Buildings of the Muscat International Airport.

When was Muscat airport built?

December 1973
Muscat International Airport It was officially launched on the 23rd of December 1973. It was first called Seeb international Airport and was changed to Muscat International Airport on the 1st of February 2008.

Which is the biggest airport in Oman?

Muscat International Airport
The 3 biggest airports in Oman

IATA	Name	Airlines
MCT	Muscat International Airport	38
SLL	Salalah Airport	5
KHS	Khasab Air Base	1

How big is Muscat International Airport?

5,250 acres
Muscat International Airport covers an area of 21 sq km (5,250 acres).

How many runways does Muscat International Airport have?

two runways
The airport has two runways. The first runway (02/20) is 750m long and paved with soil. The second runway (08/26) is 3,160m long and asphalt paved. The runways are being extended to a length of 4,000m and width of 60m.

Is Oman open for international flights?

-Omani citizens and residents can travel abroad without pre-approval. -Omani citizens shall have health insurance covering COVID-19 valid in the country they are traveling to. -Travelers need to be at the airport at least 3 hours before the official time of departure or 4 hours at most.

Is Oman open to visitors?

Omani citizens, residents of Oman with valid residency permits, holders of visas for Oman, those who do not require a visa to travel to Oman and those who can obtain a visa upon arrival are allowed to enter the Sultanate without prior approval.

When did Flight start from India to Oman?

From May 7th 2021, flights from India to the Sultanate of Oman are suspended, it is not possible to travel directly from India to Oman at this time. This ban is in line with action taken by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.

How many international airports are in Oman?

There are 10 Airports in Oman and this list covers all these 10 Oman Airports. Find Airport Information with airport to airport distance, airport to city distance, Current Time and Date at airport Oman etc…