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 Official Muscat Seeb Airport Taxi Service

 

Official Muscat Seeb Airport Taxi Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com has a mixed recommendation on the official Muscat Seeb Airport taxi service.

A taxi from Muscat Airport is a convenient way to get to your destination.

(Read More about Official Muscat Seeb Airport Taxis Below)


Official Muscat Seeb Airport Taxi Rates & Fares

Muscat Seeb Airport taxi rates given here are in the local currency (OMR or Omani Rial). Use our currency converter or the cheat sheet to the left if you would like to convert to your currency. Note that Muscat Seeb Airport taxi rates given here are for official taxis and unofficial or pirate taxis (discussed below) may be different.


  • A taxi from Muscat Airport into town will cost between OMR 7.000-10.000, depending on your negotiation skills. 

     

    Typical one-way taxi fare from Muscat Seeb Airport to major cities:


    • Barka - OMR 15.000
    • Al Musana - OMR 20.000
    • Wadi Al-Mawl - OMR 20.000
    • Nakhal - OMR 25.000
    • Rustaq - OMR 30.000
    • Al-Awabi - OMR 30.000
    • Al-Suwaiq - OMR 25.000
    • Al-Khaboura - OMR 30.000
    • Saham - OMR 35.000
    • Sohar - OMR 40.000
    • Liwa - OMR 40.000
    • Shinas - OMR 45.000
    • Bid -Bid - OMR 15.000
    • Samail - OMR 20.000
    • Izki - OMR 25.000



 
Muscat Taxi Payment: Cash only
Muscat Taxi Tipping Recommendation: Not required



Official Muscat Seeb Airport Taxi Details

Muscat Seeb Airport Taxi

Muscat Seeb Airport taxi photo

Muscat Airport taxi service is readily available. From outside the terminal, you can hire one of the numerous orange and white taxis which are all privately owned.

 

Taxis are generally willing to take passengers to locations outside of the city, including Sohar, Buraimi and Dubai. 

 

Taxis are not metered, so be sure to agree upon a fare before you get in.




 Unofficial Muscat Seeb Airport Taxi Service or Hire Points

 

ŁTo save some money, walk about 200 metres to the 'clock' roundabout near the airport

 

Here you can grab a shared taxi for as little as half a rial (OMR 0.500).


 
IHateTaxis.com recommends the unofficial Muscat Seeb Airport taxi service.

This is a great way to save some money.



 Muscat Seeb Airport Taxi Scams


In Oman, asking for the fare can demonstrate your unfamiliarity with the area, making you vulnerable to be scammed for an inlated fare.

 

Always find out what fare is considered fair, beforehand, from your hotel before you go looking for a taxi.




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Last Updated: 4 Jan 2024