Muscat International Airport

The Muscat International Airport is the largest in Oman, and is located 32km away from the city. Some hotels in Muscat arrange courtesy shuttles for guests and offer pick-up services directly at the airport.

The most convenient way of getting to Muscat on one's own is by taxi. Fares should be agreed upon prior to departure; paying in advance directly at the airport taxi counter is also possible.

To reach the city by public transport travelers can use buses run by the Oman National Transport Company. There is a stop on Sultan Qaboos Highway, which is a short (200m) walk away from the airport.

Address: Muscat, Oman

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Phone: +968 24 351234

Website: www.omanairports.co.om

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Passport/Visa

Unless you are a citizen of one of the member nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council who may travel to Oman without visa limits, you will need to obtain a visa prior to your trip.

All European Union citizens will be able to apply for a visa online, which will be valid for 30 days. The majority of these nationalities can also receive a visa on arrival in Oman.

Upon entering Oman your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

If you hold an onward ticket, you may transit through Oman without a visa for a maximum of 6 hours if proceeding as part of the same flight.

Citizens of Israel may currently not enter Oman (as of late 2018).

Further details are available here:
evisa.rop.gov.om

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Best Time To Visit

The weather in Muscat is enjoyable and warm all year round with particularily high temperatures during the months of June to August, which you might want to avoid. The winter season, from October to March, will be the best option to visit if you are looking to relax in the sun during the day but experience pleasant temperatures during the night.

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Public Transport

Travellers can choose between several transportation options in Muscat.

The first, so-called "Baiza" buses, circulate regularly around the metropolitain area picking up and dropping off passengers at various locations. These can be flagged down anywhere, and often do not have a visible indication of the destination, so enquiring with the driver is recommended. Fare is paid on board and is usually very low.

A pricier, but, perhaps, more convenient transportation option are the white-and-orange minibuses (local taxis) that are readily available throughout. These can be shared with other passengers to decrease costs. It is customary for these minibuses to pick up passengers that are not headed for the same destination, and make several drop-off stops en route. Fares should be agreed upon before boarding.

Buses run by the ONTC (Oman National Transport Corporation) are another, less popular option for getting around. These buses stop at designated locations only, and run less frequently. The main bus depot is based in Ruwi. Bus connections are available to a variety of destinations, including Muscat International Airport, Port Sultan Qaboos, Wadi Adei, Wadi Kabir, Mabelah, Muttrah, Al Almerat and the main residential areas of Muscat.

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Email: info@ontcoman.com

Phone: +968 2412 1555

Website: www.mwasalat.om

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Taxi

Taxis are widely available throughout the city of Muscat, and are easy to spot by their white and orange color scheme. Fares should be agreed upon prior to boarding.

Some local taxi companies include:

Allo Taxi
+968 24697997

City Taxi
+968 95103152

KMS Taxi
+968 99331397

Saud Taxi
+968 96600955

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Post Office

The Central Post Office is located next to Muscat International Airport, off Sultan Quaboos Highway. Other post offices are available throughout Muscat, and often do not have an exact address. Post offices can be found next to the British Bank in Muscat, in the Ruwi Commercial area near the Telecommunications Company, on the Muttrah Hospital campus and at further locations (listed on the website).
Post cards and stamps can be purchased throughout the city (at various shops in the Muttrah Souq, for example).

Address: Muscat, Oman

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Phone: +968 24 738547

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Pharmacy

Pharmacies are available throughout the city.

Muscat Pharmacy
City Centre Mall (next to the airport)
+968 24558704

Al Ghobra, Nr. Al Maha Filling Station
+968 24497264
(Open 24 hours)

Al Sarooj Commercial Centre
+968 24695536
(Open 24 hours)

Ruwi (opp. Police station)
+968 24794186 / + 968 24791144 / +968 24702542
(Open 24 hours)

Address: City Centre Mall, Muscat

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Telephone

Area code +968

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Electricity

220-240 Volts, British three-pin socket

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