Airports near Salalah
SLL・OMM
What airports are closest to Salalah?
Salalah International Airport (SLL) is the most convenient entry point, located just 3.7287 km from the center of Salalah, allowing for a swift 20 minutes arrival by official taxi. As the primary hub, it offers seamless connectivity through various transit modes suited for both budget and luxury travelers. Conversely, Marmul Airport (OMM) is a remote facility situated 170.3883 km away in an industrial area, not in Salalah itself. Reaching the city center from this desert location is a significant journey, typically requiring a 3 hours 10 minutes drive by car. While SLL caters to all visitor needs with its modern terminal and proximity to urban life, OMM is intended for regional industrial access and does not offer the immediate convenience that leisure travelers expect when visiting the coast. Search for flights to Salalah and book hotels in Salalah, or scroll down for more details.
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Airports near Salalah: SLL and OMM.
Airports Near Salalah: Key Information
Number of airports in Salalah
1
Closest airport to the city center
Salalah International Airport (SLL)
Distance
3.7 km
Fastest arrival time
20 minutes - 30 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Salalah International Airport (SLL)
Compare domestic and international airports near Salalah.
Salalah International Airport
Distance: 3.7 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Mwasalat city bus
Cheapest
40 minutes - 1 hour
OMR 0.4
Budget
Official airport taxi
Fastest
20 minutes - 30 minutes
OMR 7-12
Balanced
Airport car rental
20 minutes - 30 minutes
OMR 10-30
Comfort
Marmul Airport
Distance: 170.4 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Rental vehicle
Fastest
3 hours 10 minutes - 3 hours 30 minutes
OMR 15-25
Balanced
Private taxi service
3 hours 10 minutes - 3 hours 30 minutes
OMR 120-160
Comfort
Intercity coach
Cheapest
10 hours - 10 hours 30 minutes
OMR 10-15
Budget
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For the vast majority of travelers, Salalah International Airport (SLL) is the only logical gateway to the region. Located directly within the city, it provides immediate access to all major local attractions, resorts, and the city center. It handles both domestic and regional international traffic and offers a range of professional transport services, including official taxis and a cost-effective bus link. In contrast, Marmul Airport (OMM) is a specialized industrial airfield serving the remote desert regions. It is not an airport of Salalah and should generally be avoided by tourists unless they have specific business in the inland governorate. The journey from that location to the coastal capital requires a multi-hour desert crossing that is both time-consuming and expensive to undertake via private car or bus. Travelers are strongly encouraged to finalize flight arrangements to SLL to ensure a smooth, efficient start to their stay in the beautiful Dhofar region.
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Hotels near Salalah airport
Breakfast
Great48 Reviews
Salalah|8.67km from city center
The hotel service is standard for a place like Salalah. Since I'm from Dubai, it's hard to compare the service there. For example, there's no valet parking, which is available at almost every hotel in Dubai. The hotel's decor is very traditional. Breakfast is also very simple, catering primarily to a Middle Eastern clientele, especially locals.FromUS$83
Very Good70 Reviews
Salalah|3.08km from city center
Hotel is in a good location about 5/7 minutes from the airport. It’s a resort, on the 1st floor of Gardens Mall Salalah. We had issues when we arrived, the gave us a standard room while we booked king room (the staff told us, that is referring to the bed size) this should not be the title of the listing (King Room etc). We got in touch with trio who were extremely helpful, the entire team, promptly. Had this been a European company, god help us, honestly (we all know when it comes to the crunch, not majority live up to their sales pitch). We took it upon ourselves also and had a word with the manager regarding this issue, who was happy to upgrade us to a very good room. We did spend a night in the standard room but it was still a very decent room. As mentioned before we done out locally so not sure about the food, conveniently located, take the lift straight down to the mall, this has a hyper market (carrefour) and Lulu is a walk down from the Mall (walking is not an option, you can it’s a bit of a walk with no pedestrian access). Staff friendly except one lady at the desk when asked for two glass sent the smallest cups via room service (glass are for restaurant only, we were told) but another kind lady at the desk in the morning (when requested sent these over). Would we stay there again? Yes, we would but make sure you check which room you are booking. Hats off to trip.com for being there with us all the way. The beach is a taxi ride away, the picture here is from Al Haffah beach and the frankincense being sorted by workers from Bangladesh. Remember to buy your Lubaan from salalah for cheaper and better quality. Thank you to Amjad and the manager for the upgrade. Ma SalaamaFromUS$52
Very Good48 Reviews
Salalah|6.41km from city center
Friendly staff the only bad thing I can mention got nothing to do with the hotel but is the taxi drivers who wait outside in front of the street at the hotel. If you use the otaxi app they will respond and tell you you have to pay double price. You better of renting a car or book a taxi with the otaxi app from a location nearby.FromUS$102
Very Good75 Reviews
Salalah|21.76km from city center
The facility was very large, so on one hand, it offers many amenities (a spa, tennis and paddle courts, beach volleyball, and numerous restaurants), but on the other, it's difficult to find and reach them all. A map would be helpful to clearly show you where to go!
The food in the restaurants is quite good, and the people who work there are very knowledgeable and friendly!FromUS$123
Very Good45 Reviews
Salalah|8.95km from city center
This is a perfect place to stay for 2-3 days. You can get everywhere by bus, and Google Maps shows all the routes and times. There are plenty of places to walk around, and you can even walk to the beach. However, if you're looking for a beach vacation, this isn't the spot; the beach is more for strolls. Let me tell you, if you want good service, go to Hilton. I've stayed with this chain many times in different countries, and their standards are truly excellent.FromUS$103
Family friendly
Very Good53 Reviews
Salalah|8.17km from city center
Stayed: 3 days during a first visit to discover beautiful Salalah.
Overall impression:
The hotel was overall less than expected compared to the pictures, which look nicer than the reality.
Room:
Rooms were spacious and comfortable.
Service:
Service was correct and professional, without being particularly notable.
Breakfast:
Breakfast was basic for a 4-star hotel. Instant coffee was served in the morning. When ordering coffee separately, Arabic coffee was served, which was not to my taste and was charged extra.
Location:
Hotel is centrally located, but taxis are still needed to move around.
Overall:
An acceptable stay for a first visit to Salalah, but expectations should be set accordingly.FromUS$53
Amazing44 Reviews
Salalah|2.97km from city center
Anvers is very friendly and warm, the service is very good and convenient, near the big mall and city center, also a carrfor .! All is wellFromUS$35
Great47 Reviews
Salalah|22.9km from city center
It was nice an clean stay. Some neighboring construction going that affected relaxation. Staff are excellent. Responded well to our comments.FromUS$244
Very Good28 Reviews
Salalah|6.61km from city center
A great hotel for the price. It's not by the sea, but there's a minibus to the beach. There are two malls nearby, and the hotel has a nice park where locals come to relax. It's a great hangout spot with plenty of shops and restaurants to suit every budget. The rooms are large, clean, and well-maintained. The food is good and varied. I opted for half board. The beach has sun loungers and towels, and there's a villa where you can get a drink and wash up. The beach is gorgeous, with clean white sand and few people. The hotel has a pool on site, but the water is very cold. The staff is very friendly! There are very few Russians, and they were genuinely happy to see us!FromUS$50
Very Good76 Reviews
Salalah|0.75km from city center
Brilliant, they say there’s no place like home. This was more than home , it was my home away from home. Adeeb was excellent at the service he provided, fantastic customer service and excellent communication throughout. Nacim shouldn’t have been there but was an honour meeting such individuals who provided nothing but exceptional, outstanding hospitality , respectful service and run the business / shift with excellent customer service care and support.
Will definitely recommend this hotel, an extraordinary team and overall 10/10 for customer service care, support , security and fantastic hospitality, facilities and communication throughout my stay. Worth the journey.FromUS$34
5 star
Great67 Reviews
Salalah|22.12km from city center
Great hotel in a new tourist area, but very clean and perfect for relaxation (except the guests of the very large neighborhoods that stole early in the morning all the rests on the beach which must be absolutely improved, But we went soon:) pleasant breakfast without too many people with the kind Nerage and the excellent chef Moataz who prepared eggs in any way always excellent! We had a nice view of the sea, but some nights the music was feeling a little high, the cloaks are not very good and even the door of the room let the noise of the general conditioning plant enter, But he was not more than so irritating to us, a special mention of the always careful and smile Rasha and Murad for gentleness and excellent cleaning.FromUS$122
14 Reviews
Salalah|0.77km from city center
The location is perfect. Center. Convenient logistics, whether to the airport, to the mountains, or to other popular places. If you need public transport, there are stops on the 20th and 21st nearby, if you need a car, there are plenty of rental shops nearby, the central market is 100 meters away, the Sultan Qaboos Mosque is 300 meters away, the beach is 30 minutes at a leisurely pace.
I arrived around 11 am, instead of 1:30 pm, and they checked in without any problems. At first they gave me a room without a safe, I asked for one with a safe, they gave me another room, the engineer patiently taught me how to use it. The room is really big, I was tired of walking from the bed to the bathroom. Everything works - refrigerator, air conditioning, hairdryer, there is a power outlet of our type, which is important, and next to the bed, and not in the bathroom, as is usually the case in Arab countries. The bed was comfortable, there was always hot water, the bathroom had a rain shower head and a fan, it made things dry much faster. Keep in mind that in order for the maid to clean the room, you need to leave a reminder on the door handle. Bottled water was provided upon request. The breakfasts are delicious, every day there is a new hot dish: liver, pasta, Indian-style lentils, in addition to what has always been sausages, country-style potatoes, etc... Ask the chef to cook fresh scrambled eggs - it's a little show. There were always watermelons, melons, apples, bananas, as well as vegetables - tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, carrot sticks - incredibly tasty. The pool on the roof is small, but I always swam in it alone, so it was enough for me. The main thing that few people can compare with this hotel is the view from the window! The view from the window is just like a million dollars. Panoramic glazing across the entire wall is a huge advantage, the photo confirms this. It seems that you are floating in the air and cars are passing right under you, it’s a blast! Overall, I was more than satisfied with my five-day stay and grateful to all the hotel staff. Yes, I would like to recommend to all travelers the good exchanger Mustafa Sultan, on the corner of 23rd July Street, opposite the Sultan Qaboos Mosque (attaching a photo). They have a good exchange rate and no fees. In other exchangers, they will either charge you a commission, for example, at the airport the commission is 2 rials, or they will write the exchange rate on the board, for example, 0.38 per dollar, and end up exchanging it for 0.33, as they did for me in the LULU Exchange exchanger. So I know what I recommend)FromUS$34
Very Good44 Reviews
Salalah|5.73km from city center
Very good hotel with specious suite and excellent breakfast. Luxurious place.
Two swimming pool and kids club.
Good parking in basement with water tab available in parking. Parking need more lights
Location in industrial area.FromUS$29
Very Good17 Reviews
Salalah|10.92km from city center
Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities.Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available.Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure.Services offered by taxi and shuttle at the tent ensure effortless exploration of Salalah. The tent offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport.Reception services featuring express check-in or check-out are available to cater to your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the tent's tours.Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable.Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort.For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at tent are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning.At Serene Glamping, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms. Begin your day on a delightful note with a scrumptious complimentary breakfast, consistently served at Serene Glamping. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site.FromUS$169
0 Reviews
Salalah|8.57km from city center
When you stay at RED-35 Royal Inn in Salalah, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sumahram Old City and Salalah Park. This aparthotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Salalah Gardens Mall and 5 mi (8 km) from Port of Salalah.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 90 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with ovens and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include minibars and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.FromUS$306
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Salalah?
The nearest airport to Salalah is Salalah International Airport (SLL), about 3.7 km away.Marmul Airport (OMM) (170.4 km).
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How long does it take to get from Salalah to the airport?
Getting from Salalah to Salalah International Airport (SLL) takes about 20 minutes - 30 minutes.
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How do I get to Salalah?
We recommend flying into Salalah International Airport (SLL), which is approximately 3.7 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Official airport taxi, reaching downtown in about 20 minutes - 30 minutes.
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How many airports does Salalah have?
Salalah has 2 airports: Salalah International Airport (SLL) and Marmul Airport (OMM).