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2025/04/30
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Muscat (Oman)
(Updated: April, 14, 2025 00:12)
Muscat (Oman)
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City Code
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MCT
Popular Airlines
Japan Airlines
Emirates Airlines
Etihad Airways
Flight Time
4~10 hours
The flight time to Muscat (Oman) is approximately 4~10 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Muscat (Oman).
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Muscat
Muscat is a small city located in Oman but the largest city in Oman which means there are other far smaller cities than Muscat. . Muscat is also the capital city and location of government offices.Muscat has a population of 1.5 million people as at 2015. The city of Muscat has an area of 3500 square kilometers A visitor who has a ticket can go to the Grand Canyon, go for a dolphin cruise or visit wahiba sands among other attractions in Muscat. In the past the city of Muscat was ruled by local tribes as well as foreigners such as the Portuguese and Persian empires.The economy of Muscat is mainly supported by trading in dates and fish as well petroleum industry.
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Travel FAQs
Q. What is the best season to travel to Muscat?
A. Muscat is a very hot country hence it is advisable to visit during winter when the day temperatures are at an average of 30 degrees celsius and at night may fall to 15 degrees celsius. Winter falls between the months of November and February. In addition to November, December, January and February, the other months that one can visit Muscat are October, March, April since they have low temperatures. t would be best to avoid June, July, August and September since the temperatures are very high and it is humid as well.
Q. What are the main tourist attractions in Muscat?
A. Muscat is a port city therefore many historical remains have been able to be preserved. The attractions are Grand Mosque, Al Jalai Fort Mutrah Souq, Sultan's Palace, Mutrah Corniche, Bait al Zubair, National Museum, Marina Bandar al Rowdha, Qurum Beach, Mutrah Gold Souq and Ghalya Museum of Modern. One may have to purchase a ticket for entry to some of these tourist attractions.
Q. What are the fun facts about Muscat?
A. The fun facts about Muscat are quite interesting. Muscat is the first place in the world to ever have human beings inhabit. Human beings have lived in Oman for at least 106,000 years. Muscat was colonized by the Portuguese decades ago. Muscat Is Currently The Oldest Independent State In The Arab World. Muscat has the lowest crime rate among the lowest in the world. Muscat produces over 900,000 barrels of oil per day.