Oman is a country that seemed to escape the notice of all but the most intrepid of travellers until just a few years ago. It now welcomes visitors with renowned Arabian hospitality and is eager to share both the culture and countryside that the Sultan is determined to protect. An ideal destination for guaranteed winter sunshine, Muscat is the perfect base from which to enjoy the spectacular coastline, boasting beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise waters and excellent diving. From here, the imposing rugged interior mountain ranges, Al Hajar and Al Jabal al Akhdar, can be easily explored.
Flight Time
8¼ hours (Muscat)
Time Zone
UTC +4
Recommended Airlines
British Airways and Oman Air
Where can you fly from?
Flights to Oman are available from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow
Speak to someone who's been there
Start planning your tailor-made trip by calling one of our Oman specialists on 01993 838 430
Suggested itineraries for Oman
These itineraries will give you a starting point for what your trip to Oman could entail. They cover routes that we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favourite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Why travel with Audley?
- 100% tailor-made journeys
- Fully protected travel
- Established for 20 years
Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Oman.
Travel Advice
Practical tips for travelling to Oman, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest government travel advice.
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Our detailed brochures feature trip ideas and travel experiences recommended by our specialists.
Oman in pictures
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![View of Muscat from the Al Hajar Mountains]( "View of Muscat from the Al Hajar Mountains")
Explore the Hajar Mountains -
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Go on a dhow cruise around the Musandam Peninsula -
![Ras Al Jinz Beach, Oman]( "Ras Al Jinz Beach, Oman")
See turtles nesting on the beach at Ras Al Jinz -
![Job's tomb]( "Job's tomb")
View the flora of Salalah -
![Zighy village, Musandam]( "Zighy village, Musandam")
Relax on a beach -
![Wahiba Sands, Oman]( "Wahiba Sands, Oman")
Explore the Wahiba Sands -
![Interior of Jabrin Fort]( "Interior of Jabrin Fort")
Visit Jabreen Fort -
![Wadi Bani Khalid, Oman]( "Wadi Bani Khalid, Oman")
Experience Oman's wadis
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Our expert guides to travelling in Oman
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Oman. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Oman at its best.
Oman for the first-time visitor
Holidays in Oman offer the visitor a wealth of attractions, from the bustling capital, Muscat, to the desert expanse of the Wahiba Sands. This travel guide provides advice on where to stay, what to see and where to go if you are visiting this enchanting country for the first time.
Self-drive holidays in Oman
Oman makes an ideal destination for a self-drive holiday. You can travel at your own pace and the roads are well-maintained, with signposts in English.
Family holidays in Oman
If you're planning a tailor-made holiday to Oman, we can highly recommend it as an exciting country full of 4x4 adventures through the wadis, mountains and desert.
Travel into Oman's Empty Quarter
Adventure into the Empty Quarter in Oman. Journey across this vast desert region, surrounded by nothing but rolling sand dunes for as far as the eye can see and camp beneath a blanket of stars.
Honeymoons in Oman
As a honeymoon destination, Oman ticks all of the boxes. Combine a relaxing stay on the beach with desert adventures in this exotic, Middle Eastern country. Our specialists can advise you on how to make your honeymoon extra special.
Islamic festivals in North Africa and the Middle East
With the exception of Israel, all of the countries featured in our North Africa and Arabia programme are predominantly Islamic; therefore it is important to be aware of the Islamic festivals that will be widely celebrated in these countries.
Discover more about Oman on our blog
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