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.

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When to visit Salalah

Salalah in May
Estimated hotel price
$259
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salalah in May
Estimated hotel price
$259
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 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Salalah, you’ll arrive at Salalah (SLL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Salalah

Airlines serving Salalah

Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,414 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (414 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (665 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,969 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (581 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (339 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 $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salalah

Hiring a car in Salalah

Expect to pay $1.05 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 $12.55 and $16.73. The most frequently booked car type in Salalah is Standard (Nissan Xterra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.05 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 $12.55 and $16.73. The most frequently booked car type in Salalah is Standard (Nissan Xterra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.