Laure MATILLON

Muscat Holidays

The capital of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat has the charm of a city that is both modern and traditional.

Visit Muscat

Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Castle and fortress

Muscat: How to get there?

A 7 hour, 45 minute flight from Paris

Muscat: See when to go?

Approximately mid-October through mid-March

Muscat: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Muscat: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Claire MATILLON

Travel writer

Muscat is the capital of Oman, a country situated on the point of the Arab Peninsula, between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. A trip to Oman is really for couples or adventurous travellers.

My suggestion

To enjoy Muscat at its best, go there between September and April. Outside these times the intense heat limits your activities and movement. The best way to get there is by plane.

Rémi Manesse

Travel writer

The capital of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat has the charm of a city that is both modern and traditional.

My suggestion

Most of the hotels are located in the modern part of the city, but places of interest (including the old town called Muttrah) are located to the east. Don't hesitate to rent a car due to the distance.

Oman: our articles for your holidays

Jabal Akhdar: the green mountains of Oman

Jabal Akhdar is a mountainous region located approximately 2 hours' drive from Muscat. It's a magnificent place, between mountains and greenery, where the sun and the heat seem to have spared cultivation and vegetation.

Nizwa: the capital of central Oman

Nizwa is one of the largest cities in the country. During your visit to Oman, don't miss out on this city packed with history and the centre of numerous activities.

Salalah, capital of Dhofar

Salalah is the most important town in the Dhofar region, located in the south of Oman. It's a town full of resources, such as its industrial port and its frankincense supplies. Travellers can discover culture and the frankincense harvest there, beautiful buildings and even scuba dive.