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 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 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

British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,439 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,988 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,931 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,473 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,009 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,008 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (432 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,946 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,956 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (235 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (621 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (473 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, Salalah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 236 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 559 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 257+
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Salalah Rotana Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 503+
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Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 364+
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Fanar Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 345+
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Millennium Resort Salalah
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 353+
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Beach Resort Salalah
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 176+
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Hiring a car in Salalah

Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 173 per day, on average, or AED 518 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, 26% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Salalah is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 173 per day, on average, or AED 518 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, 26% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Salalah is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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