Airways
Oman Aviation Services operates its domestic airline Oman
Air to provide service flights to Salalah, Sur, Khasab,
Diba and Masirah. For enquiries and bookings, contact Oman
Aviation Services Tel : 707222
Roadways
The roads in Oman can be compared to the best anywhere in
the world. Driving in Oman is a pleasurable experience.
The condition of the asphalt is excellent, traffic lanes
are well defined, signals, driving regulations and guidelines
clearly posted at regular intervals. Motorways link Muscat
with all major cities and towns in Oman. There are excellent
roads leading to Dubai. An international driving license
is valid in Oman.
Local
residents and expatriates may be required to take a driving
test before a license is issued.
Vehicles
are driven on the right side of the road. It is essential
to carry vehicle documentation and driving licenses and
it is mandatory to call the police for any accident however
slight it may be.
Driving
under the influence of alcohol is a serious offence and
is strictly prohibited.
Buses
ONTC
(Oman National Transport Corporation) offers regular bus
service to Salalah, Nizwa, Sohar and Dubai among other destinations.
For fares and schedules contact the ONTC at 590046.
Car
Hire
See
car rentals.
Taxis
Taxis are orange and white. They are not metered so
it is advisable to negotiate a fair before the start of
a journey. Seeb International Airport to Muscat costs about
RO 6. Shared taxis are considerably cheaper and practical.
A short taxi ride from Ruwi to Muttrah would cost roughly
200 baizas.
Small
vans (known locally as the baiza bus) following more or
less fixed routes offer a cheaper alternative. Flag one
down and find out his destination. If its where you want
to go, get in. Short hauls are about 200 baizas (US $ 0.50).
Call
Taxis
City Taxi (for 24hrs) Phone: 24602211, 24603363
Bid Bid Taxi. Phone: 24693377
A l Dar Taxi LLC. Phone: 24700555/24700777
Vehicle
Assistance
AAA (Arabian Automobile alliance) - Ph no: 24697800
Provides 24 hrs roadside assistance (mechanical repairs,
towing service, battery boosting, fixing flat tyres, lock
out service, emergency fuel service) 365 days a year.