Cheap flights to Oman

Cheapest price

R8681

From Johannesburg to Muscat

When is the best time to fly to Oman?

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Price	7318 - 12045 ZAR
Temperature	77.4 - 103.6 °F
Rainfall	0.6 - 31.7 mm

The best time to fly to Oman is during May, but great deals can be found at other times. June sees the temperatures in Oman peak to their warmest. March tends, on average, to see the most amount of rainfall.

When is the best time to book flights to Oman?

The price you pay for your flight to Oman may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Oman?

Sunday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Oman. Flying on Monday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights in the morning are likely to offer the best value for money for your Oman trip. A flight in the evening will more often than not be of higher cost.

The Sultanate of Oman was virtually undiscovered by tourists until relatively recently. Visited only by intrepid travellers, divers and archaeologists, this tiny desert Arabian country has become increasingly popular among holidaymakers looking for a relaxing and sybaritic trip.

Oman’s history is one that’s rich and complex. In 1970 the sultan, Said bin Taimur, was overthrown by his son, the current ruler Sultan Qaboos, and ever since Qaboos has been modernising the country by opening it up to tourism. Every year more and more sea-side resorts and world-class hotels are cropping up around the country. The first stop for travellers taking flights to Oman is the capital, Muscat. Comprising three small towns along the coast, Muscat is a calm and laid-back city and the locals are especially welcoming to tourists. Most of the attractions are concentrated in the Mutrah area including Mutrah Souk, one of the oldest traditional Arab markets in the region and Mutrah Fort which was built by the Portuguese in the late 16^th century.

Adventurous travellers coming off flights to Oman should plan to visit Wadi Shab – the stunning valley where water from a stone feeds the lake and date palms. In the south-east of the country is the town of Salalah, renowned for its pungent frankincense and close proximity to the Qara Mountains.

Oman climate

Oman has a desert climate with a hot, humid coastline and a dry interior. The temperatures vary greatly with the seasons. It’s coldest in the winter, when temperatures hover around a balmy 16 degrees. The summer can be three times as hot, reaching 49 degrees. To escape the heat, head to the southern Dhofar region, known for its cooler conditions.

When to fly to Oman

Peak season:

October to April, taking in Christmas and New Year’s is high season. That’s when sun-starved Europeans flock to Oman for its beaches and climate.

Off season:

July to September when the temperatures are sizzling hot is the low season.

Getting around Oman

Oman Air, the domestic airline of Oman Aviation Services, flies to Salalah, Sur, Khasab, Diba and Masirah. The Oman National Transport Corporation offers regular bus service to many cities including Salalah, Nizwa, Sohar and Dubai. Small vans – the baiza bus – follow fixed routes and are a cheaper alternative to taxis. The road system is good and car rental companies include the majors: Hertz, Budget and Europcar as well as local companies