Arabia at its most authentic
Explore Muscat's grand mosque and souq, swim in emerald wadis, cross the golden Wahiba Sands and climb to the mountain forts around Nizwa. Oman is peaceful, unhurried and beautifully unspoilt, and we plan it all: flights, hotels, desert camps, drivers and guides, with one team you can message.
Where to go
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq and a dramatic coastline of coves and beaches.
Rolling dunes, Bedouin hospitality and a night in a desert camp.
A historic fort town, a lively Friday market and the terraced villages of Jebel Akhdar.
Wadi Shab, Wadi Bani Khalid and turtle beaches along the coast road.
Beaches, frankincense country and green hills during the summer khareef season.
Culture and customs
Omanis are gracious and courteous hosts, and modesty and good manners are valued highly.
Dress modestly. Cover the tops of your arms and your legs to below the knee in public, including in malls. Swimwear is only for tourist beaches and pools.
Alcohol. Visitors can drink in licensed hotels, restaurants and clubs from age 21. Drinking or being drunk in public is illegal.
Mind your manners. Swearing and rude gestures are illegal, including while driving, and public displays of affection are frowned upon.
Photography. Ask before photographing people, and avoid government buildings, military sites and airports. Drones need a licence.
Carry ID. Carry a copy of your passport photo page and keep the original somewhere safe.
Drugs. Penalties are severe, even for residual amounts, and the law makes no distinction between soft and hard drugs.
How far is Oman from you?
Distances are great-circle estimates and flying times are typical, not timetabled. Message us for live fares and routes.
Oman, month by month
Hover overTap a month for average day and night temperatures and rainy days.
Long-term averages from national weather services (Muscat, Salalah). Actual weather varies year to year.
Ready-made holidays, coming soon
We’re adding Oman packages you can browse and filter by trip type, length and budget. Until then, tell us what you’d like and we’ll send ideas and prices — usually the same day.
Tell us about your Oman trip
Holiday, flights only or just a hotel — send us the details and our team will come back with options and prices, usually the same day during opening hours.
- Flights issued by our own IATA-accredited team
- Internal flights, transfers and tours arranged
- Visa and passport help from our documents team
- One team to message before, during and after
Read the full official entry requirements
See the official GOV.UK entry requirements for Oman.
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Travelling to Oman — quick answers
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Do I need a visa for Oman with a British passport?
Not for a short visit. British passport holders can visit Oman for up to 14 days without a visa. For longer stays, apply online for an e-visa (the unsponsored visit visa for tourists) before you travel. At the border you must show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of travel health insurance, and your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
Is it safe to travel to Oman?
GOV.UK does not advise against travel to any part of Oman, but it warns of regional tensions, including strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran across the region, including in Oman, and of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures. Check the latest GOV.UK travel advice before you book and again before you go.
How long is the flight from the UK to Oman?
Oman Air flies nonstop from London Heathrow to Muscat in about 7 hours. Salalah is usually reached via Muscat or another Gulf hub.
When is the best time to visit Oman?
October to April is warm and sunny and the best time for Muscat, the mountains and the desert. Summer is very hot in the north, while Salalah turns green during the khareef monsoon season in summer.
Can Travel Style book my whole Oman trip?
Yes. We're IATA accredited, so we issue flights ourselves and can add hotels, desert camps, drivers, guides and transfers in one booking — with one team to message before, during and after your trip.
Please note: the information on this page is a general guide, checked when it was published. Entry rules, health advice, weather, seasons, flight routes and local conditions can change at any time and vary from person to person, so we can’t accept responsibility for changes or for decisions based on this page alone. Always check the latest GOV.UK travel advice and official travel health advice before you travel. It is your responsibility to check the entry, health and travel requirements that apply to you before you travel. See our terms and conditions.