Enjoy extraordinary journeys with us
When you fly from Muscat to Alexandria with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.
Muscat International Airport is a rapidly expanding air travel hub showcasing stunning Middle Eastern design influences. As you prepare for your departure, you will find navigating the modern, spacious terminal to be straightforward.
Convenient transport options are available right outside the main terminal. If you are travelling by car, both short and long-term parking are located nearby, with attendants on hand for assistance. Regular buses stop a short walk away on Sultan Qaboos Highway, connecting you efficiently to the city.
Upon entering the departures hall, check the screens to locate your designated check-in desks. You can enjoy a relaxing wait for your flight in the Plaza Premium Lounge, which offers comfortable seating and amenities. The airport also provides essential facilities such as ATMs, Foreign Exchange Bureaus, prayer rooms and shower rooms. For last-minute shopping, browse the duty-free selection opposite Gate 4 or visit a retail outlet near the east entrance for books and magazines. Satisfy any hunger pangs before your flight with a choice of food outlets, including Asian eateries and cafés selling light snacks and coffee.
Alexandria is famously known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’ for its stunning coastal setting. It's Egypt's largest seaport, where you can soak up a relaxed ambiance.
Start with a walk on the famed Corniche promenade, which stretches along the Mediterranean shore. Then visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, a formidable 15th-century fortress built on the exact site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Here, you can admire incredible views of the sea and the Eastern Harbour.
The city is also rich in historical sites, including the striking Roman ruins of Kom al Dikka, which feature the only known Roman amphitheatre in Egypt. You must also see the towering Pompey’s Pillar, a majestic Roman triumphal column that is a symbol of the city’s deep roots. Finally, explore the impressive modern architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a vast centre of knowledge and culture.
Flight FAQs
Feeling inspired? Explore beyond Muscat
Feeling inspired? Explore beyond Alexandria