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View Middle East on the mapA scenic cruise stop and cultural sightseeing city

Muscat

Muscat · Oman · 23.63, 58.57

Muscat is Oman’s capital on the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, surrounded by the Hajar Mountains and combining modern buildings with traditional townscapes. The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and other impressive Islamic landmarks are major highlights, making Muscat a popular winter cruise destination.

Port highlights

About 1.4 million people (Muscat metropolitan area)
Population
The desert climate brings extremely hot summers and mild, comfortable winters.
Climate
Arabic
Language
Omani rial (OMR)
Currency
Winter, from November to March
Best time to visit
Local food

Shuwa (steam-roasted meat), machboos, Omani halwa, hummus, dates

Sights
Sultan Qaboos Grand MosqueMutrah SouqRoyal Opera House MuscatAl Jalali FortMutrah Corniche
Monthly average high / low temperatures
24°
20°Jan
25°
21°Feb
28°
24°Mar
33°
27°Apr
37°
31°May
37°
32°Jun
34°
30°Jul
32°
28°Aug
32°
28°Sep
33°
28°Oct
29°
26°Nov
26°
22°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 2001–2010 · Station: MINA SULTAN QABOOS · about 0.9 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 3, 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 in Muscat. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

MCT
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

About 29 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

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

Itineraries calling here

No itineraries currently listed.

Sources

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