Air
Oman’s international airport is Seeb International, located 40km outside the capital city of Muscat. Airport facilities include bank/currency change, duty-free shops, bar, restaurants and tourist information as well as post office and car hire (Avis, Budget and Hertz). Taxis and buses are available from the airport, taking 15 to 30 minutes to reach the city centre.

The national airlines of Oman are Oman Air and Gulf Air which it jointly owns with the governments of Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Qatar. Other airlines serving Oman include British Airways, Emirates, Air India, KLM, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines and Thai Airways.

The Airport Departure Tax is 50 Riel for all departures. This is usually included in the price of an air ticket. Children under two years old are exempt from departure tax.

Sea
The main ports are Mina Raysut and Sultan Qaboos. Traffic is mainly commercial. There are also two seaports in Muscat, one located in Mina Al-Fahal that caters solely to the oil refinery district of PDO (Petroleum Development Oman) and the other in Mina Qaboos (Mutrah), a regular seaport.

Air
Oman Air runs domestic flights to Salalah and Khasab from Muscat’s Seeb airport. Flight time from Muscat to Salalah is approximately 90 minutes.

Road
There are good roads in Muscat and between Muscat and other major towns. Driving at night can be dangerous because of the risk of hitting camels. If you do drive at night it is advised to keep doors locked and windows closed and avoid stopping in deserted areas.

The best route for scenery and road quality is the north–south road from Muscat to Salalah, a journey of 10 to 12 hours. Principal routes run from east to west, connecting Muscat to Sohor, and from north to south.

Bus
Public transportation in Muscat, and Oman in general, leaves much to be desired. There is no rail or metro network in the country.

The state-owned Oman National Transport Company has been developing a network of services in Muscat and north Oman using modern, air-conditioned vehicles. Seventeen long-distance routes now exist. There are daily departures from Muscat to Nizwa, Bahla, Ibri, Dhank, Yanqui, Ibra, Sohar, Shinas, Buraimi, Fahud, Dubai (UAE), Abudhabi and Salalah.

Baiza buses, coloured orange and white, serve all major roadways, as well as a wide and loose network of smaller byways in the greater Muscat metropolitan area. They drop off and pick up passengers at any location. The fare is set by way of negotiation. Larger public buses, coloured red and green, serve limited point-to-point travel routes between Oman's major cities and towns.

Car
Avis and Budget have offices at the airport and hotels throughout the country. A local license must be obtained from the police by presenting a driving license from your home country or an International Driving Permit.

Traffic drives on the right. Traffic laws are strictly enforced. Heavy penalties are imposed for drinking and driving; 48-hour prison sentences are imposed if traffic offences are caused by driving under the influence of alcohol. On-the-spot fines are imposed if caught using a mobile phone whilst driving. Seat belts should be worn at all times. Police passes may be required if travelling via the United Arab Emirates. The import (even temporary) of right-hand vehicles is not allowed.

Taxi
Licensed taxis are painted orange and white and do not use a metre. Fares are high and should be agreed upon in advance. Asking for the fare beforehand shows you are new and naive. Always ask at your hotel for the normal fare for your journey before looking for a taxi. Shared taxis are also available.