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 December
Estimated hotel price
AED 412
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salalah in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 412
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 Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia. 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 Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,533 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,029 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (386 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (221 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (319 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,047 reviews)
flydubai
Good (145 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (52 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 184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 685 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,719+
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Fanar Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 477+
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Salalah Rotana Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 422+
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Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 790+
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Millennium Resort Salalah
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 345+
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Hilton Salalah
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 466+
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Hiring a car in Salalah

Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 88 per day, on average, or AED 265 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 22% 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 27.33 and AED 36.43. The most frequently booked car type in Salalah is Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda City or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 88 per day, on average, or AED 265 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 22% 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 27.33 and AED 36.43. The most frequently booked car type in Salalah is Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda City or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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