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.
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.
