Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Salalah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salalah

With a population of 163.140, Salalah is the largest city in Zufar, Oman by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salalah has to offer.

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When to visit Salalah

Salalah in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salalah in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 160
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salalah in June, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 26 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Salalah, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to Salalah

Plane

When flying to Salalah, you’ll arrive at Salalah (SLL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Salalah include Air Arabia, Emirates and flydubai. The shortest flight to Salalah from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 1h 45m.

Plane

When flying to Salalah, you’ll arrive at Salalah (SLL), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Salalah include Air Arabia, Emirates and flydubai. The shortest flight to Salalah from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 1h 45m.

Airports near Salalah

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Airlines serving Salalah

British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,451 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,533 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (439 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,076 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,903 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (622 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (55 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,211 reviews)
flydubai
Good (150 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salalah

From 5-star hotels such as the Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG to great affordable options like the Muscat International Hotel Plaza, Salalah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 477 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salalah

Most booked hotels in Salalah

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Salalah Gardens Hotel Managed by Safir Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 261+
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Fanar Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 422+
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Salalah Rotana Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 488+
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Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 433+
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Hilton Salalah
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 400+
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Millennium Resort Salalah
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 353+
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Hiring a car in Salalah

Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 163 per day, on average, or AED 488 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Salalah.

Expect to pay AED 2.28 per litre in Salalah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 27.33 and AED 36.43. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salalah, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 163 per day, on average, or AED 488 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Salalah.

Expect to pay AED 2.28 per litre in Salalah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 27.33 and AED 36.43. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salalah, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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