Oman – Getting there and around

Oman sits in a strategic position along the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Arabian Sea and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Getting there
Seeb International Airport receives daily flights from the major cities of North America, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.

It is also possible to drive between Oman and Dubai, a 6-hour trip across a wild and beautiful desert landscape.

From Australia: The most convenient daily flights are on Emirates to Dubai, connecting on Oman Air to Muscat. Or on Malaysia Airlines to Kuala Lumpur, connecting on Oman Air to Muscat.

New Zealand: The most convenient daily flights are on Malaysia Airlines to Kuala Lumpur, connecting on Oman Air to Muscat.

From the UK: From London Heathrow, Oman Air offers daily nonstop flights to Muscat; British Airways offers daily connecting flights via Adu Dhabi.

From the USA: From New York and Los Angeles, Emirates offers daily flights via Dubai, connecting on Oman Air to Muscat.

Flight time to Muscat, Oman
From Brisbane to Oman is 17 hours 50 minutes, with connecting flight
From Melbourne to Oman is 16 hours 35 minutes, with connecting flight
From Sydney to Oman is 16 hours 50 minutes, with connecting flight
From Perth to Oman is 13 hours 30 minutes, with connecting flight

From Auckland to Oman is 21 hours 20 minutes, with connecting flight
From London to Oman is 7 hours 25 minutes, direct flight
From New York to Oman is 15 hours 40 minutes, with connecting flight
From Los Angeles to Oman is 20 hours 20 minutes, with connecting flight
(Note: All connecting flights include layover time.)

Flying in – Seeb International Airport is located 32km west of Muscat. Taxis and hire cars are available at the airport.

Entry requirements 
A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay as well as a ticket for return or onward travel. A visa is issued on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days; extensions are possible.

Getting around
Taxis are plentiful and the best way of getting around the city and the suburbs; if you plan on going further afield hiring a car is a good option.