Muscat is the capital of Oman and the one large Gulf city that chose a height limit over a skyline: the buildings are whitewashed and low, with the bare rock of the Hajar mountains rising behind them. The city stretches in a long ribbon between the old harbour around the Mutrah corniche and the newer districts of Ruwi and Qurum. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and SunExpress fly direct from both Istanbul airports and from Trabzon, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. Outside the city, wadi pools and dive islands are within a day trip.
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See flights to Muscat →When to visit Muscat
October to April is the only sensible stretch for sightseeing, with daytime temperatures between twenty five and thirty degrees. From May to September the heat passes forty degrees with high humidity. The monsoon greenery of the Salalah region falls between June and September, which does not reach Muscat.
Things to do in Muscat
The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
See the vast single-woven Persian carpet and the crystal chandelier under the main dome during visiting hours.
The Mutrah souk and corniche
Look for incense burners and silver in the timber-roofed market, then walk the harbour front at dusk.
The Royal Opera House
Tour the hall built in Omani marble by day, or take in an evening performance.
The Al Jalali and Al Mirani forts
See the sixteenth century Portuguese forts guarding either side of the old Muscat harbour, and the Al Alam Palace between them.
The Daymaniyat Islands
Dive from a boat in the protected archipelago, or snorkel over coral reefs and turtles.
Wadi Shab
Walk between the rocks of this wadi about two hours from the city and swim in its turquoise pools.
Flights from Turkey to Muscat
Muscat is served by Muscat International Airport (MCT), about 15 km from the city centre, reached in about 25 minutes by bus or taxi. There are direct flights from both Istanbul airports and from Trabzon, and Wadi Shab is about 140 km away.
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Which airport serves Muscat and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at Muscat International Airport (MCT), about 15 km from the centre, reached in about 25 minutes by bus or taxi.
Where in Turkiye are there direct flights to Muscat from?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and SunExpress fly direct from both Istanbul airports and from Trabzon. The flight from Istanbul takes about 4 hours 45 minutes.
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