Popular Airport | Heathrow Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5813 Km |
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Cheapest Muscat to London Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Muscat City Center
Muscat International Airport
Muscat, the capital city of Oman with a population of about 1.5 million, is a large port city in the Gulf of Oman stretching along the Arabian Sea. The road connections between Muscat International Airport, a busy airport, and the city center are quite extensive. These routes, which are linked to both the other cities of Oman and the neighboring cities outside the country, are close to Muscat Airport.
It is recommended for you to have a guide map with you at the taxis or rental cars that you can use to get to the airport from the city center of Muscat.
Because the city has many districts, you must find the roads or the means of public transport leading to Muscat Airport on the internet.
Bus
There are 60 bus stops serving permanently in Muscat. The rapidly growing population of the city and its reputation for tourism has created the need to expand public transport in the city. Sixteen of the forty new buses built under the leadership of the Oman National Transportation Company (ONTC) have replaced old buses on the route of Ruwi-Wadi Kabir.
With the new modernized buses, the new Ruwi-Wadi Adai line was opened. As a result of increasing the number of stops, there has also been an increase in urban public transport usage. New buses connecting to Ruwi and Muscat Airport started service at the end of 2015.
Busses serving between 6 am and 10 pm pass through the Sultan Qaboos motorway to reach the airport, just like any other means of transport.
Taxi
There are few taxis in some places in Muscat, while there are more in some other place. Where there are plenty of taxis, the prices are lower because of the competition.
Muscat city is both the capital and the biggest city of Oman, so you can come across taxis very often. At least if you are familiar with the following information, it will be easier for you to bargain with the taxi drivers: if the distance to your destination is below 2 kilometers the average you would pay is 0.5 riyals, and it is 2.5 riyals if the distance is about 5 kilometers. From Ruwi, one of Muscat's most important settlement centers, it costs around 8 riyals to go to the Muscat Airport by taxi.
There are two varieties of taxis in the city; one is white, and the other is orange. The vast majority of taxi drivers are Omani. Orange taxis are local, while white ones are a bit more upscale, airport taxis. You often find orange taxis in the city. If you are going to the airport from the city center, we suggest you prefer the orange car in terms of being cheaper.
Car Rental
As a foreign visitor, you can use your driver's license for 1 month within the boundaries of Oman. You can rent a car from the offices of car rental companies in the airport or at Muscat city center. Although the daily car rental fee is about 40 riyals, this price may vary depending on the characteristics of the car and whether or not you negotiate a bit.
To reach the airport from any point of the city, you have to enter the Sultan Qaboos motorway. If you are coming from the city center, you can follow the signs of the airport by entering this highway on the west side of the city and continuing from the right lane. Do not forget to rent also a navigation device while renting your car. The car rental option, which offers much cheaper opportunities than the taxi, is also the type of transportation preferred by tourists because oil is cheap in the country.
Airport Information
The name of Muscat International Airport, opened in 1973, was originally Seeb Airport until 2008because it was located in Seeb region. Located 30 kilometers west of Muscat city center, the airport's annual passenger capacity is approximately 6 million. Muscat Airport, Oman's largest airport, is also the primary airport of Oman Airlines.
The airport has airport shuttle buses with a capacity of seven people operated by the airport which are more expensive than public transport. You can visit the official website of Oman Airlines travel agency and contact the company. Oman is a country with high levels of cars in the traffic. Therefore, Muscat Airport has a parking area with a capacity of 396 vehicles.
On the first floor of the airport is the Tourist Information Office. There is a mosque in an area very close to the airport terminal. There is a free Wi-Fi service, a currency exchange office serving 24/7, ATMs, a clinic providing health services that you can find open all the time in the airport. Showering areas, smoking areas, travel agencies, car rental companies, retail stores, playground for children are other platforms can also be found in Muscat Airport.
You can shop at duty-free where the perfume, jewelry and other things are cheaper at the departure terminal of the airport. The airport is home to world famous eating and drinking areas such as Coffe & More, Costa Coffee, Subway, DQ Grill & Chill, The Irish House (Bar), Automatic Restaurant (Gulf region regional cuisine), Curry Kitchen (indian cuisine) and idli.com (South Indian food).
Transportation to London City Center from Airport
London City Airport
London City Airport is located 11 km east to the city centre. Having provided services for a long time, this airport has parking lots, rent-a-car companies, restaurants and bars, VIP lounges and various shops for the use of the passengers.
Taxi
You can directly get to the city centre, which is only 11 km away to the airport, by taking a taxi located at the exit of the airport right away. Taxi fare may vary from 15 to 25 Pounds.
Train
Thanks to the trains in the train station located very close to the airport, you can arrive London city centre without any interchange. Ticket prices range from 5 to 10 Pounds. However, travel cards and Oyster cards can also be used in these trains.
Subway
Londra Underground has a very advanced transportation line that runs between 5.30 a.m. and midnight. The ticket prices range from 4.80 to 6 Pounds. This underground system can take you to London City Centre without any interchange.
Bus
There is a bus line that runs at London City Airport and goes to almost all the areas of the city. These buses run during night. Therefore, you can get to the city centre from London City Airport by paying around 5 to 8 Pounds for the ticket easily.
Renting a Car
In London City Airport, a few famous rent-a-car companies are at your service so that you could easily rent a car when you visit London. By getting the information required from these companies, you can rent your car directly and get to the city centre from the airport via a short trip. Alternatively, you can make your reservation in advance before you land at the airport or get help about renting a car from your hotel. Those who do not want to waste time with other means of transportation can easily get to the airport by renting a car.
Hotel Shuttles
When you make your hotel reservation, you can choose “hotel-airport transfer” option, so that you can easily arrive your hotel from London City Airport.
Gatwick Airport
Located 45 km south of the city center, Gatwick Airport is the second largest airport in London. There are many transportation alternatives to get to the city, including express trains, bus, taxi, and rental car.
Express Train
The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to the city center is by using the Gatwick Express. These trains depart every 15 minutes and get to the Victoria train station in the city in 30 minutes. Fees start from 17 pounds. The Southern trains run the same distance in 35 minutes. These trains also depart every 15 minutes. At night the frequency of departing trains falls to one per hour. The airport train station is located in the South Terminal.
Buses
National Express buses are another option to reach the city however they take about 1 hour; in heavy traffic they can take over 1.5 hours. Almost the same can be said for Easybus buses as well. Like the trains, these buses go to the Victoria train station and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These buses are the cheapest way to get to the city center from the airport. Fees start from 2 pounds.
Taxi
Taxis from the airport to the city center take about 1 hour. While the taxi fare varies based on the distance traveled, getting to the city costs at least 100 pounds.
Rental Cars
You can rent a car from many different car rental agencies like Avis, Budget, and Hertz. Car rental offices are located in every terminal at the airport. The car rental offices in the North Terminal are open from 6am – 10 pm. The car rental offices in the South Terminal are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Heathrow Airport
Located 32 km west of the city center, London Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. There are a variety of transportation methods to reach the city center from the airport including the train, metro, taxi, and rental cars.
Train or Metro
The fastest way to get to the city from the airport is by using the Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect trains. The Express trains get to Paddington train station in the city center in 15 minutes. The Connect trains get to Paddington train station in the city center in 30 minutes. The metro, or tube, has an important role in urban transportation. The metro is another alternative for those who want to get to the city center for a cheaper fare. However, the metro takes longer to get to the city than the trains do. With the metro it can take at least 1 hour.
Bus
The National Express buses get to the Victoria bus stop in about 40 to 80 minutes. Prices can vary according to the duration of the journey and route taken. In addition, the Hotel Hoppa buses provide transportation directly to your hotel for 5 pounds. This service is more so for hotels around the airport.
Taxi
If you want to get to the city center by taxi there is a taxi stand at every terminal. Fares vary between 45 and 70 pounds according to the distance traveled.
Rental Cars
To rent a car visit the rental car agencies located in the terminals. There are various rental car agencies located in Heathrow Airport including Avis, Hertz, and Europcar.
Luton Airport
You can get to the city from Luton Airport, which is located 56 km northwest of the city, by bus, train, taxi, or rental car. The Thameslink trains provide transportation to the city center. The trip takes about 40 minutes. The train ride itself doesn’t take that long but to get to the airport train station you have to get on a shuttle bus.
That bus ride to the station takes 10 minutes. The train to the city itself takes 30 minutes. You can also use the East Midlands trains. The Thameslink trains cost about 25-30 pounds. The East Midlands trains cost about 15 pounds.
Bus
There are many options available if you want to get from Luton Airport to the city center by bus. The Easybus buses provide cheap transportation to the city; these buses cost 2 pounds. However, it takes at least 1.5 hours. Other options include National Express buses and Greenline 757. These are more expensive options, with fares around 15 pounds.
Taxi
If you want to take a cab from the airport to the city center it costs about 100 pounds and takes approximately 1 hour.
Rental Cars
There are various car rental agencies located at the airport, including Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Enterprise, and Sixt. These car rental agencies are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Stansted Airport
It is very easy to reach the central regions of the city from Stansted Airport, which is located approximately 40 miles of London city center. For travelling to London city center from the airport, you can benefit from the buses offering service for 24 hours of the day or get on a taxi that you can easily find at the airport. You can also rent a car from one of the car rental offices located at Stansted Airport. Using a train is also among the transportation options that you can choose for travelling to the city center. If your priority is a fast and comfortable travel, your choice should be getting on a taxi. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly alternative, train may be the ideal option that you can choose on this route.
Bus
The buses departing from the terminal of Stansted Airport located in London carry passengers to 38 different destinations in total. 15 of these destinations are located in the center of London. The ticket prices of these buses provided by National Express start from £5 and vary according to your destination. The buses that you can find at any hour of the day are among the fastest and most budget-friendly alternatives for travelling to the center.
Train
Stansted Express, which provided direct transportation to many points of London by departing from the airport terminal, is another budget-friendly option. The ticket prices of the trains start from £8 and vary depending on your destination. You can transfer to the London Underground from some of the stations of the trains providing connection to also some points like Liverpool Street and travel to many other points by metro in a direct way.
Car Rental
You can rent a car from the airport terminal in order to reach the center from Stansted Airport, which is located approximately 40 miles away from London city center. Holiday Car Rental, UK Car Rental and Airport Car Rental are among the companies offering car rental service at the airport. You can also rent your car in advance by making an online reservation before your travel and take the road to your destination after receiving your car at the airport without waiting. This is among the comfortable transportation options.
Taxi
Another transportation option offered to the passengers at the airport is taxi. It is possible to find a taxi at any hour of the day. Travelling to the city center from the airport by taxi costs higher compared to other alternatives since the distance is long. However, if you have much luggage and want a comfortable travel to your destination, you can prefer getting on a taxi. Travelling to the city center from the airport costs about £100. You can call 0800 747 737 (in the country) or +44 (0)1279 661 111 (from abroad) in order to get detailed information about travelling to the city center from Stansted Airport and make a reservation in advance for a taxi if you choose this option for your transportation.
Bicycle
Thanks to the bicycle parking areas at Stansted Airport and bicycle roads in the city, you can travel to the city center from the airport by using your bicycle. If you arrive at the airport with your bicycle, you can also reach the city center by using the trains or some buses. Travelling by bicycle is among the enjoyable alternatives.
