How much does a taxi from Muscat International Airport to Muscat cost?

Official metered taxis from Muscat International Airport to Muscat cost OMR 8-15 ($21-39) to Ruwi / Mutrah. Journey time is 20-40 min.

Is Uber cheaper than a taxi at Muscat International Airport?

Yes — Uber typically costs OMR 4-9 ($10-23) — Otaxi (local) + Careem vs OMR 8-15 ($21-39) to Ruwi / Mutrah for a taxi.

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Muscat International Airport Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Muscat city centre.

Official Taxi

OMR 8-15 ($21-39) to Ruwi / Mutrah

20-40 min

Orange airport-approved taxis

Uber

OMR 4-9 ($10-23) — Otaxi (local) + Careem

Otaxi (local Omani app) + Careem — Uber does not operate in Oman

Cheapest way

Mwasalat Route 1 airport bus OMR 0.500 (~$1.30) — every 30 min to Ruwi.

Where to catch an official taxi

Arrivals — orange airport-approved taxi rank outside

How to avoid taxi scams at Muscat International Airport

Uber does NOT operate in Oman — use Otaxi (local Omani app) or Careem.
Orange airport taxis have fixed rates — no meters — negotiate BEFORE getting in.
To Al Mouj / The Wave OMR 6-12. To Grand Hyatt / Shangri-La Bar al Jissah OMR 15-22.

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Muscat (MCT)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Currency

OMR

English-friendly

High

Tipping

10% expected for good service.