Guidelines for Air Travel to and From Oman

25 June 2020

These guidelines have been provided by Oman Airports.

Oman Airports (OA) has released a journey start-up plan for passengers who will be travelling when commercial flights resume. These guidelines have been introduced because the journey of travellers through the airport will now differ as a result of the society’s obligation to co-exist with the COVID-19 pandemic, yet the requirement to maintain health and safety measures continue.

Before Travelling:

Sanitisation & Hygiene:

  • Airport facilities and surfaces are frequently cleaned and sanitized 
  • Refrain from entering any areas that are undergoing sanitization 
  • Wash your hand for 20-seconds
  • Hand sanitisers are provided across the terminal facilities
  • Minimize touching surfaces in the airport
  • All trolleys, trays and other equipment are disinfected 
  • Dispose face masks and gloves in dedicated trash cans 
  • Some facilities are closed at the airport 

Contactless Services:

  • Online check-in
  • Self service kiosk
  • baggage drop
  • Passenger boarding system 
  • Contactless payment 

Car Park & Forecourt Access:

  • Use short term parking for a quick access
  • Body temperature of 38°C or higher to be directed to the medical facility
  • If Covid-19 symptoms are shown, then would not permitted to continue their journey
  • PPE is available for purchase at the airport 

Security and Emigration:

  • Sanitise your hands after any documents exchanged 
  • E-gates will not be operational at this time
  • Place all items in the trays to avoid manual security search 
  • Avoid to carry any prohibited items to avoid manual search

Restaurants, cafes and shopping areas:

  • No-return policy is implemented
  • Some retail areas are closed until further notice
  • Seating is reduced in restaurants
  • Special measures are implemented across the food and beverage outlets

Physical Distancing:

  • Maintain a social distance of 2 meters at all times 
  • Protective screens are installed throughout the airport

Boarding & De-boarding:

  • Row boarding and disembarkation are implemented
  • Follow the instructions of ground staff and crew at all times

Seating & Waiting areas:

Maintain distancing while seating 

In addition, there are guidelines for travellers who are arriving:

Covid-19 Temperature Screening Process

If COVID-19 symptoms are shown, passengers will be guided to the airport’s clinic for further testing and for other necessary actions.

Immigration

  • Sanitise your hands if documents are exchanged. 
  • E-gates will not be operational at this time

Baggage Reclaim

Maintain social distance while collecting your bag

Customs

Avoid carrying any customs-prohibited items

Exit & Transportation

  • No meters & greeters are allowed at the airport. 
  • Rental cars are sanitized before each rental
  • Airport taxis are not operational at this time

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