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Approximate Travel Distance | 2468 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Muscat City Center
Muscat International Airport
Muscat, the capital city of Oman with a population of about 1.5 million, is a large port city in the Gulf of Oman stretching along the Arabian Sea. The road connections between Muscat International Airport, a busy airport, and the city center are quite extensive. These routes, which are linked to both the other cities of Oman and the neighboring cities outside the country, are close to Muscat Airport.
It is recommended for you to have a guide map with you at the taxis or rental cars that you can use to get to the airport from the city center of Muscat.
Because the city has many districts, you must find the roads or the means of public transport leading to Muscat Airport on the internet.
Bus
There are 60 bus stops serving permanently in Muscat. The rapidly growing population of the city and its reputation for tourism has created the need to expand public transport in the city. Sixteen of the forty new buses built under the leadership of the Oman National Transportation Company (ONTC) have replaced old buses on the route of Ruwi-Wadi Kabir.
With the new modernized buses, the new Ruwi-Wadi Adai line was opened. As a result of increasing the number of stops, there has also been an increase in urban public transport usage. New buses connecting to Ruwi and Muscat Airport started service at the end of 2015.
Busses serving between 6 am and 10 pm pass through the Sultan Qaboos motorway to reach the airport, just like any other means of transport.
Taxi
There are few taxis in some places in Muscat, while there are more in some other place. Where there are plenty of taxis, the prices are lower because of the competition.
Muscat city is both the capital and the biggest city of Oman, so you can come across taxis very often. At least if you are familiar with the following information, it will be easier for you to bargain with the taxi drivers: if the distance to your destination is below 2 kilometers the average you would pay is 0.5 riyals, and it is 2.5 riyals if the distance is about 5 kilometers. From Ruwi, one of Muscat's most important settlement centers, it costs around 8 riyals to go to the Muscat Airport by taxi.
There are two varieties of taxis in the city; one is white, and the other is orange. The vast majority of taxi drivers are Omani. Orange taxis are local, while white ones are a bit more upscale, airport taxis. You often find orange taxis in the city. If you are going to the airport from the city center, we suggest you prefer the orange car in terms of being cheaper.
Car Rental
As a foreign visitor, you can use your driver's license for 1 month within the boundaries of Oman. You can rent a car from the offices of car rental companies in the airport or at Muscat city center. Although the daily car rental fee is about 40 riyals, this price may vary depending on the characteristics of the car and whether or not you negotiate a bit.
To reach the airport from any point of the city, you have to enter the Sultan Qaboos motorway. If you are coming from the city center, you can follow the signs of the airport by entering this highway on the west side of the city and continuing from the right lane. Do not forget to rent also a navigation device while renting your car. The car rental option, which offers much cheaper opportunities than the taxi, is also the type of transportation preferred by tourists because oil is cheap in the country.
Airport Information
The name of Muscat International Airport, opened in 1973, was originally Seeb Airport until 2008because it was located in Seeb region. Located 30 kilometers west of Muscat city center, the airport's annual passenger capacity is approximately 6 million. Muscat Airport, Oman's largest airport, is also the primary airport of Oman Airlines.
The airport has airport shuttle buses with a capacity of seven people operated by the airport which are more expensive than public transport. You can visit the official website of Oman Airlines travel agency and contact the company. Oman is a country with high levels of cars in the traffic. Therefore, Muscat Airport has a parking area with a capacity of 396 vehicles.
On the first floor of the airport is the Tourist Information Office. There is a mosque in an area very close to the airport terminal. There is a free Wi-Fi service, a currency exchange office serving 24/7, ATMs, a clinic providing health services that you can find open all the time in the airport. Showering areas, smoking areas, travel agencies, car rental companies, retail stores, playground for children are other platforms can also be found in Muscat Airport.
You can shop at duty-free where the perfume, jewelry and other things are cheaper at the departure terminal of the airport. The airport is home to world famous eating and drinking areas such as Coffe & More, Costa Coffee, Subway, DQ Grill & Chill, The Irish House (Bar), Automatic Restaurant (Gulf region regional cuisine), Curry Kitchen (indian cuisine) and idli.com (South Indian food).
Transportation to Jerusalem City Center from Airport
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Passengers are using the Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport for transportation to the city due to the security measures taken at Atarot Airport, which is much closer to Jerusalem. The distance of the airport to Jerusalem is about 40 kilometers.
To overcome this distance, passengers usually choose airport buses and taxis; there are also the options such as car rental and shared car.
Among the means of transportation that you can use to get to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport from the city center, the bus, which is also known as airport shuttle service, is the most economical one. These services consistently carry passengers between the airport and Jerusalem during the day. At the same time, the price of the shuttle buses, the most preferred alternative, are very reasonable. If you do not have a lot of time to catch your plane, you can take a taxi in the city or share it with more than one passenger, making the taxi a much more economical sharing tool.
Car rental is not a highly recommended option, especially for first time visitors to the city, due to frequent checks. However, if you wish, you can also rent a car from the city center.
Airport Shuttle
With these services, one of the fastest and most economical means of transportation between Jerusalem and the airport, you can be at the Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport at the end of a journey of approximately one hour.
The prices of the airport shuttles are also very good considering the long distance between the two cities. If you do not have heavy luggage, you can easily get to the airport from the center of Jerusalem with these shuttles. However, if your luggage is heavy and you are not close to the point of departure of the shuttles, a taxi or shared car may be a much more viable option.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi at any time of day in the city and you can start your journey towards Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport. The interior of the cabins is very spacious and comfortable. However, prices may be much higher than buses and shared vehicles. If you are willing to pay this amount, the taxi will be the most convenient and fastest alternative for you. Although it varies depending on the situation of the traffic, the taxis in the city are usually at the airport within 40 minutes.
Shared Cars
It is also possible to use shared cars for getting to the airport in Tel Aviv and other parts from Jerusalem. Shared cars are taxis used by those who want to travel to the airport for a much lower fee by sharing the car with other passengers. It is possible to find it at the city center as well as at the airport terminal. If you are planning to use the shared car to travel to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport from Jerusalem, remember to negotiate the price with the taxi driver and other passengers before you get on. You can also make payments in dollars or other currencies, but using shekel, Israel's currency, will be much more advantageous in this sense.
Car Rental
Renting a car in the city is not often preferred, but it is among your alternatives to reach the airport. It will be much more comfortable and advantageous to rent the car immediately after arriving at the Ben Gurion Airport located in Tel Aviv for those who are going to reach the city via Tel Aviv. By doing so you can easily discover both Jerusalem and its surroundings and you can easily reach your flight by delivering your car to the rental offices located at the airport.
Limousine
You can rent a limousine if you want to make your transport in the city with a more comfortable vehicle and a driver. In this regard, you have much more options in the capital Tel Aviv. One of the most important advantages of limousines and other luxurious vehicles that serve with a driver is that it offers the opportunity to travel to many destinations much faster and easier thanks to local drivers who know the region well.
Airport Information
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport is the first choice of the passengers who want to reach Jerusalem, and is about 20 minutes from Tel Aviv city center. Traveling between the airport and Jerusalem, a distance of 40 kilometers, requires a journey of 45-50 minutes. This time may be shorter or longer depending on the traffic condition on the road.
In front of the airport terminal building, alternatives such as taxis and shared cars are waiting for those who want to reach the center of Jerusalem. To overcome the distance between the two cities, passengers also have options such as car rental and limousine.
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport hosts a number of restaurants where you can try examples from the world, especially from Israel and Europe, clothing, cosmetics, souvenir shops where you can shop before and after your journey, a duty free offering of almost everything you need, and kiosk where you can buy books or newspapers.
While you are waiting for your flight in the private passenger lounges located at the airport, you can enjoy delicious treats, many privileged services, use the internet and recharge your mobile devices.
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport also has an area hosting many exhibitions throughout the year. If you have to wait a longer time before your flight, you can visit the exhibitions here.
From the exchange office located at the airport, it is possible to exchange both the currency of your country with the Israeli Shekel and perform other exchange operations.
You can complete many banking transactions from the ATM devices that you will find at different points of the terminal.
