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 the most popular tourist destination 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 May
Estimated hotel price
AED 429
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salalah in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 429
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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 50m.

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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 50m.

Airports near Salalah

SLLSalalah

Airlines serving Salalah

Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (389 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (227 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (540 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (322 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (54 reviews)
flydubai
Good (145 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 204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 706 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salalah

Most booked hotels in Salalah

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Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,567+
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Salalah Gardens Hotel Managed by Safir Hotels & Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 290+
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Fanar Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 510+
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Salalah Rotana Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 588+
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Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 734+
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Millennium Resort Salalah
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 305+
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Hiring a car in Salalah

Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 156 per day, on average, or AED 467 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in 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 27.32 and AED 36.43. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salalah, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 156 per day, on average, or AED 467 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in 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 27.32 and AED 36.43. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salalah, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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