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Straight answers to the questions travellers ask us most — how long the drives take, which roads need a 4x4, when to visit Salalah and how to get around Oman.

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  • Drive times from Muscat
  • Which routes need a 4x4
  • Salalah’s khareef season
  • Airport arrivals
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Day trips from MuscatWadis, forts, mountains, desert and sea — how far each is and who it suits.Read the guide Salalah in the khareefWhen the monsoon season runs, what to see and how to get around.Read the guide Do you need a 4x4 in Oman?Which roads and tours need a 4x4, and which are fine in a normal car.Read the guide Private driver or self-drive?The pros and cons of hiring a driver or renting a car in Oman.Read the guide Muscat Airport to the cityHow long it takes to reach each area, and how airport pickups work.Read the guide Muscat to Salalah by roadDistance, driving time, the route, and when flying makes more sense.Read the guide

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Each guide sums up what we tell guests when they plan a trip with us, and links to the tours and transfers it mentions. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, the weather and your stops.

Last updated: 29 September 2026

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Airport transfersMuscat, Salalah, Duqm and Sohar airports, timed to your flight.Learn more Chauffeur serviceA car and driver by the hour, day or week.Learn more Private toursWadis, forts, mountains and desert, at your pace.Learn more SalalahAirport pickups, chauffeurs and Dhofar day trips.Learn more

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