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

Salalah travel guide

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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 392
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salalah in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 392
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. 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. 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 (7,030 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,813 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,898 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (200 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,151 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (300 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salalah

From 5-star hotels such as the Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah 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 166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 520 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,910+
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Hilton Salalah Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 459+
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Fanar Hotel & Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 353+
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Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 547+
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Millennium Resort Salalah
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 324+
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Salalah Rotana Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 411+
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Hiring a car in Salalah

Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 142 per day, on average, or AED 427 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 13% 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 36.44. 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 Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 142 per day, on average, or AED 427 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 13% 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 36.44. 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 Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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