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.

When to visit Salalah

Salalah in May
Estimated hotel price
$223
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salalah in May
Estimated hotel price
$223
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.

Plane

When flying to Salalah, you’ll arrive at Salalah (SLL), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Salalah

Airlines serving Salalah

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,668 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,841 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,372 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,325 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (891 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (494 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,598 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,945 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (248 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,603 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (328 reviews)
flydubai
Good (164 reviews)
Air Arabia
Excellent (51 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 $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $240 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salalah

Hiring a car in Salalah

Expect to pay $1.02 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 $12.15 and $16.20. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salalah, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.02 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 $12.15 and $16.20. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salalah, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.