Private jets at Muscat International Airport
Muscat International Airport information for anyone flying into or out of Muscat by private jet: permissions, opening hours and the arrival process. Enter your route and get free quotes from licensed charter companies.
- MCT / OOMSAirport code
- ~32 kmto Muscat
- 24 hoursOpen, customs included
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Muscat International Airport facts
According to official publications, Muscat International Airport (MCT) is about 32 km west of Muscat. It has two parallel runways of 4,000 m and 4,080 m, and customs and passport control are open 24 hours. Private and non-scheduled flights need permission 72 hours in advance, plus landing permission. The company flying you obtains these permissions.
Compiled from the airport’s official publications; last checked October 2026. The company flying you confirms the conditions on the day.
Arriving in Muscat by private jet
- Landing and parkingThe aircraft lands on one of the two parallel runways and is taken to the civil and general aviation aprons on the south side.
- Ground handling and formalitiesFor private flights, ground handling at the airport is provided only by Jetex. Customs and passport checks run 24 hours.
- Getting into the cityThe airport is west of Muscat. The city is about 32 km away.
Good to know
- Permission is needed 72 hours in advancePrivate and non-scheduled flights need permission from the airport 72 hours in advance. The company flying you gets the permission.
- Landing permission is also neededEvery flight landing in Oman needs landing permission. The company flying you gets this permission too.
- Permissions are coordinated in one placeSlot approval, ground handling and landing permission are coordinated on behalf of the company flying you through the authorised ground handling company at the airport.
Questions about Muscat International Airport
72 hours in advance. Private and non-scheduled flights need this permission plus landing permission; the company flying you gets both.
Yes. The airport is open 24 hours, and customs, passport control and ground services also run 24 hours.
About 32 km. The airport is west of Muscat.