Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

MCTOmanTPL: night-owl-plan

Muscat International Airport

Muscat, Oman

Drop-off

Ruwi (Muscat city centre)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Mwasalat A1 (Airport–Ruwi bus station)

bus · 30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Mwasalat A1 (Airport–Ruwi bus station)
Headway: 30
Backup: Mwasalat Route 8 (Airport–Al Khuwair) · 30m

Note

Public bus linking Muscat International Airport with Ruwi bus station in central Muscat, continuing onward to Al Mabelah; journey time to Ruwi is about 45 minutes and buses run 24 hours with cash fares around 0.5–1 OMR paid to the driver.cite

Late arrivals

Muscat: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likemuscat airport busandmct to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Oman Airport taxi (official metered taxis)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Official orange‑and‑white airport taxis are dispatched from the taxi area just outside the main terminal and use regulated taximeters; typical fares to central Muscat/Ruwi are around 9–10 OMR and vehicles operate 24/7.cite

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Mwasalat Route 8 (Airport–Al Khuwair)
Mode: bus
Freq: 30m
Note: Airport bus to Al Khuwair and other central districts with many hotels; operates roughly 06:35–22:25 with about 30‑minute frequency and cash fares around 0.4–0.5 OMR.cite

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.