Cheap flights from Shanghai to Salalah from £473

Cheap flights from Shanghai to Salalah from £473

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 15
Shanghai PVGSalalah SLL
£473
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Sun, Jul 12
Shanghai PVGSalalah SLL
£473
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3 stops
Sat, Jul 11
Shanghai PVGSalalah SLL
£477
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Shanghai PVGSalalah SLL
£565
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Sat, Jul 11
Shanghai PVGSalalah SLL
£565
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Sat, Jul 11
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 12 – Fri, Jul 17
Shanghai PVGSalalah SLL
£848
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Sat, Jul 11 – Thu, Jul 16
Shanghai PVGSalalah SLL
£1,035
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 12 – Thu, Jul 16
Shanghai PVGSalalah SLL
£1,035
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 11 – Tue, Jul 14
Shanghai PVGSalalah SLL
£1,048
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Sun, Jul 12 – Thu, Jul 16
Shanghai PVGSalalah SLL
£1,050
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Sat, Jul 11 – Thu, Jul 16
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How much do flights to Salalah cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£473

Cheapest round-trip

£848

Average round-trip

£1,029

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Oman Air

Getting from Salalah airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: public bus and ride-hailing services.

Salalah is served by Salalah Airport (SLL), located approximately 5 km northeast of the city center. As the second largest city in Oman, Salalah offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, private transfers, and rental cars. The short distance makes most transfers quick and affordable, though public transport options are more limited compared to larger international hubs. Journey times are generally consistent due to moderate traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-15 min

OMR 3–5 (~USD 8–13); metered or fixed fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

OMR 0.2–0.5 (~USD 0.50–1.30); exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-15 min

OMR 2–4 (~USD 5–10); varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

10-15 min

OMR 8–15 (~USD 21–39); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

10-15 min

OMR 10–25 (~USD 26–65) per day

airport desks open for arrivals

exploring Dhofar region

10-20 min

OMR 0–5 (~USD 0–13); often complimentary

scheduled with flight arrivals

resort guests

Notes:

  • Prices in OMR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Mwasalat bus services may have limited schedules; confirm times before travel.
  • Taxis at the airport are metered or offer fixed fares to city center destinations.
  • Ride-hailing apps may have limited availability compared to Muscat.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Salalah

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Salalah
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Salalah

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Oman AirOMAWYNo
SalamAirOMSOVNo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Salalah

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C18°C
February27°C18°C
March29°C21°C
April31°C24°C
May33°C26°C
June32°C26°C
July29°C24°C
August28°C23°C
September30°C24°C
October31°C23°C
November30°C22°C
December28°C19°C
Hottest Month
33°C
May
Coldest month
18°C
January
Sunny days
362
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
4 Jul
56%
29°C25°C
11 Jul
75%
26°C24°C
Sunday
5 Jul
66%
28°C25°C
12 Jul
77%
26°C24°C
Monday
6 Jul
67%
28°C25°C
13 Jul
73%
26°C24°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
69%
27°C25°C
14 Jul
27%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
73%
27°C25°C
15 Jul
31%
28°C24°C
Thursday
9 Jul
77%
26°C25°C
16 Jul
41%
28°C25°C
Friday
10 Jul
76%
26°C24°C
17 Jul
57%
26°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Salalah. The most popular airlines for this route are Oman Air, SalamAir, Spring Airlines, Air Arabia, and China Eastern Airlines. Shanghai and Salalah have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Salalah?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Salalah and Muscat, London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Cairo, Jeddah, Doha, Mumbai, Baghdad, Riyadh, Istanbul, Casablanca, Kuwait City, Dammam, Amsterdam, İzmir, Vilnius, Prague, Manila, Kuala Lumpur.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
What airports are near Salalah?
The main airport in Salalah is Salalah. It is also served by Salalah.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Salalah?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Salalah with Oman Air, SalamAir, Spring Airlines, Air Arabia, China Eastern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Salalah?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Salalah, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Salalah?
Traveling between Shanghai and Salalah, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong
How many airports are there near Salalah?
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What time do flights between Shanghai and Salalah depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Salalah arrive?

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