Middle EastCity
Muscat
Oman
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Muscat is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
68
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
52
Safety
82
Culture
64
Health
68
Internet
72
Outdoors
70
Access
68
Practical details
Capital
Muscat
Languages
Arabic
Population
5.3M
Time zone
UTC+04:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan
Climate
Desert
Warmest month
Jul · 41°C
Quietest month
Jul · crowd 42/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$246
Local daily spend
OMR 95
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 3: Reconsider travel
TERRORISM (T) OTHER (O)
Source country update: 03/13/2026
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
OMR
Best months list
Jan · Nov · Dec
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image