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Khasab

Khasab · Oman · 26.18, 56.25

A port town on the Musandam Peninsula at the northern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Its fjord-like, intricate terrain has earned it the nickname Norway of Arabia. Cruises on traditional wooden dhow sailing boats and cliffside views over the valleys are its distinctive attractions.

Port highlights

About 20,000
Population
A hot, dry desert climate. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are comfortable.
Climate
Arabic
Language
Omani rial (OMR)
Currency
November to March
Best time to visit
Local food

Shuwa (steam-roasted meat), machboos, halwa, and hummus

Sights
Dhow cruise in the Musandam fjordsKhasab CastleTelsmilba ValleyKemi Zija fishing villageBorder mountain drive
Monthly average high / low temperatures
25°
16°Jan
26°
17°Feb
29°
20°Mar
34°
24°Apr
38°
28°May
39°
31°Jun
38°
31°Jul
37°
30°Aug
37°
28°Sep
35°
25°Oct
31°
20°Nov
27°
17°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 2013–2025 · Station: DIBA · about 62.6 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)96 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and meals are somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

OMR 0.075
Water 500 ml
OMR 1.200
Coffee
OMR 1.550
Inexpensive meal
OMR 3.900
Local beer
OMR 1.530
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Muscat (about 368 km away). Actual prices here may be higher, as this is a remote island or location. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Prices in remote areas and islands may be higher. · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

KHS
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

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Sources

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