Muscat International Airport — Muscat/Seeb, Oman

Muscat International Airport (MCT) serves as Oman's principal aerial gateway and the primary hub for Oman Air, the national carrier. Located in Seeb, a coastal district northwest of central Muscat, the airport underwent a major transformation with a new passenger terminal that opened in 2018, multiplying capacity well beyond the older facility it replaced. The terminal design draws on traditional Omani architecture, incorporating elements like wind-tower-inspired ventilation motifs and locally influenced ornamentation rather than a generic international style. MCT connects Oman to South Asia, East Africa, Europe, and other Gulf states, reflecting the sultanate's strategic position along historic trade and pilgrimage routes on the Arabian Peninsula. Beyond passenger traffic, the airport supports Oman's growing tourism sector, which promotes destinations such as the mountains of Jebel Akhdar and the coastal wadis near Muscat. Ground transport links the airport to the capital via a modern highway network.