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Airports in Paris

Booking flights from Paris is easy when you use Orbitz.com. You can look for flights leaving whenever you want, and you can search for flights to almost anywhere in the world. The two major airports that serve the city are Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris-Orly Airport. Paris-Orly handles a wide variety of domestic and international flights, including those from Air France, British Airways, EasyJet, Syrian Air, Twin Jet, and many more. Charles de Gaulle handles a larger number of flights, particularly international flights. It is approximately 16 miles from Paris, while Paris-Orly Airport is less than 10 miles from the city.

Parking at the Airports

Charles de Gaulle Airport has three terminals, and each terminal has its own parking area. When you drive into the airport, look for signs for P1, P2, or P3. These signs indicate the parking areas, and each sign matches the terminal of the same number. Parking costs around $9 for each hour or $40 for the entire day. Long-term parking is also available for a set price of around $30 per day. Paris-Orly Airport has seven designated parking areas, and you will pay around $30 per day for long-term parking or around $35 per day for short-term parking.

Transportation to the Airports

Paris has its own light-rail system, which you can take to either airport if you do not want to drive. The system drops you off near the main entrance to both airports. Charles de Gaulle Airport also has its own shuttle system that takes you to the air ticket counter and around the airport.

Restaurants

Charles de Gaulle Airport has several restaurants where you can get a meal or a cup of coffee while waiting for your flight, including McDonald's, France Cafe Express, and Columbus Cafe. The Destination Cafe, La Brasserie, and Paul offer drinks, snacks, and meals at Paris-Orly. When you use Orbitz.com to find deals and cheap flights from Paris, you might find that one airport is more convenient than the other.

Muscat International Airport Information

Muscat International Airport is located 19.8 miles from Muscat and is the largest airport in Oman. Flights to Muscat arrive from over two dozen cities in the Middle East and Europe. Orbitz.com searches all flights to Muscat to find you cheap air tickets. Thirty-four airlines service the airport, including Air India Express, Iraqi Airways and Pakistan International Airlines.

Transportation from the Airport

Private taxis are available in the terminal building outside the arrival hall. It is recommended that you negotiate the rate with your driver and pay at the taxi counter before leaving. Fares will vary between 7.00 and 55.00 OMR, depending on your final destination and the rate you are able to agree on with the taxi driver. Three rental car companies operate out of the arrivals concourse: Honk, Europcar, and Zoom. Prices range from 8.73 to 28.10 OMR per day, depending on the type of vehicle you use and how long you plan to drive it.

Climate in Muscat

Similar to most cities in the Middle East, Muscat has a warm climate year-round. The average yearly temperature is in the mid-80s, with July reaching highs over 100º F and January lows dipping into the mid-60s. Muscat receives an average of 3.9 inches of rain annually. The driest months occur May through September, while January is the wettest month. Humidity averages between 60 and 70 percent year-round.

Things to Do in Muscat

The Royal Opera House is an architectural marvel. The outside is gorgeous; however, to see the inside you must purchase tickets to a show. Wadi Shab is a beautiful valley that locals call a paradise; crystal-clear turquoise water is surrounded by mountains. You can use the Orbitz.com website to plan your entire trip, as well as book cheap flights to Muscat.