Travel advisory · OmanSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Oman.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Yemen border area · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, US
Duqm · avoid non-essential travel · France, US
Musandam · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, France, US

Also named by one government: Strait of Hormuz and other sensitive maritime areas (New Zealand), High seas of the Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea (Ireland), Salalah (France)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	Regional tensions	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Reconsider travel	Oct 23, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Avoid non-essential travel	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	Oct 29, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	High Degree of Caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Increased caution across the whole country (zone de vigilance renforcée) (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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Salalah

Salalah is the main city of Oman's Dhofar region, known for the khareef monsoon season, frankincense markets and beaches on the Arabian Sea.

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Salalah is the capital and largest city of Dhofar governorate, on the Arabian Sea coast of southern Oman, and the country's third-largest city. Frankincense and incense shaped its history. The city was most prosperous in the 13th century through the incense trade, and its markets, including Al-Husn Souk, still sell frankincense, incense, traditional crafts, and gold and silver. The ancient site of Al-Balid has a fort, port remains, mosques and cemeteries.

Many visitors come for the khareef, roughly June to September, when the brown landscape turns green and waterfalls flow in the mountains. July and August are often cloudy and foggy with little rain, and summers are cooler than in northern or inland Oman. Salalah International Airport has domestic flights from Muscat and some international flights, and Oman Air runs about five flights a day from Muscat. Long-distance buses link the city with Muscat, Nizwa, Al-Buraimi and Dubai. Hilton Salalah offers free airport transfers, and the Crowne Plaza resort sits about 2 km from the city center. Taxis are orange and white, and fares run from about half a rial to 2 rials depending on distance.

Salalah in five

Decide between khareef and winter firstThe ministry dates khareef June 21 to September 21, with monsoon mist and drizzle on the mountains. As-Sarb follows in September and October, then a winter season from October to April.Khareef or winter in Salalah
Book an SUV before you landSalalah Airport recommends booking a rental car before you arrive, particularly SUVs. The desks are on level zero of the terminal, and the sights are spread along the coast and up the mountains.Getting around Oman
Use the airport taxi office for set faresThe taxi office is outside arrivals, and staff confirm the fare and hand you a slip. The airport lists OMR 7.000 one way to Salalah city center; Taqah and Mirbat cost more.Airport taxi fares
Visit the Frankincense Land sitesThe ministry lists Al-Baleed Archaeological Park about 6 km south of Salalah and Sumhuram (Khor Rori) about 37 km east, both part of the UNESCO-listed Frankincense Land.Salalah in 3 days
Keep back from the blowholes and wadisAl Mughsail's blowholes fire when the sea is slightly rough. FCDO warns that wadis can flash flood after heavy rain from October to March, so check the forecast before a valley walk.UK travel advice

Things to do in Salalah

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A mosque sits atop a green, overgrown hill

Sight · SalalahSultan's Palace

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Ruins · SalalahAl Baleed Archeological Park

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Need to know

Airport: Salalah (SLL), about 10 km from the city center
Getting there: Flights from Muscat and Gulf hubs; Dhofar is about 1,000 km from Muscat
Getting around: Rental car or taxi; the airport taxi office posts set fares
Best base: City center, beachfront resorts, or Taqah on the east coast
Time needed: 3 to 4 days; add 1 or 2 for Mirbat and the east

Weather by month

Rainy days

Best
Good
Mixed

JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low19°Dry, clear
FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh28°Low19°Dry, clear
MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Warm
AprilClear2 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°Hot, dry
MayClear4 rainy daysHigh33°Low26°Hot, humid
JuneClear8 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Khareef starts
JulyRain13 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Khareef mist
AugustPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Khareef mist
SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Green, As-Sarb
OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Sarb, sardines
NovemberClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Dry, clear
DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh28°Low20°Dry, clear

Average daily high and low in Salalah, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Salalah

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 26°
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 4 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

Salalah

02:37 AM

Tuesday, November 3

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Today33°24°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 33°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 0%.
Wed32°25°12%Wednesday: Clear. High 32°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 12%.
Thu32°24°10%Thursday: Clear. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 10%.
Fri32°24°41%Friday: Clear. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 41%.
Sat32°25°24%Saturday: Clear. High 32°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 24%.
Sun31°24°6%Sunday: Cloudy. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 6%.

Updated 01:50 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.3845 OMR

Amount

Converted to

OMR · Omani Rial

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Day trips by train

Al Mughsail Beachwest of Salalah, a half dayA six kilometer white beach with blowholes that fire when the sea is rough, plus Marneef Cave.
Wadi Darbateast past Taqah, half to full dayA ribbon of lakes and waterfalls in the hills that is greenest in khareef.
Mirbateast coast, half to full dayMirbat Fort, the old souq and the coast, with the Tiqq sinkhole in the hills behind.

Before you go to Salalah

Car hire at SalalahBook SUVs before you landCompare car hire

Dhofar day toursWadi Darbat, Mirbat, frankincenseCompare day trips

eSIM for OmanMaps on coast roads and mountain bendsRead the guide

Travel insurance for OmanCover for road trips and rain daysRead the guide

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Rules for Salalah, checked

Airport taxi fares are posted by the taxi office: OMR 7.000 one way and 10.000 two-way to Salalah city center.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Salalah Airport advises booking a rental car before landing, especially SUVs; the rental counters are on level zero.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
UK FCDO: wadis in Oman can flash flood after heavy rain from October to March; avoid them in rain and for at least one day after.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source

All Salalah guides

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Where to stayWhere to stay in Salalah: city center, beach resorts, Taqah or MirbatChecked Oct 4, 2026

Head to headKhareef or winter in Salalah: which season suits your tripChecked Oct 4, 2026

ItinerarySalalah in 3 days: frankincense sites, Wadi Darbat and Al MughsailChecked Oct 4, 2026

Plan around Salalah

All of Oman

Regions, entry basics and money

Read the guide Muscat

The capital, 1,000 km from Dhofar

Read the guide Getting around

Car hire and transport notes

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Cover for road trips and rainy days

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Salalah FAQ

When is the best time to visit Salalah?

For mist, green hills and days of 20 to 28 degrees C, the ministry points to khareef, June 21 to September 21. For clear skies and beach days, choose winter from October to April. September and October bring As-Sarb, when the fog lifts but the hills stay green.

How far is Salalah from Muscat?

The ministry puts Dhofar about 1,000 km from Muscat, so most visitors fly. Salalah Airport's airline list shows Oman Air and SalamAir flights to Muscat. Check the current schedule before you plan a day around a flight.

Do I need a rental car in Salalah?

Not for the city, but the springs, wadis, Mughsail and the east are spread out, and the airport itself advises booking a car in advance, especially SUVs. Otherwise use taxis with a fare agreed at the taxi office, or a guided tour.

Is it safe to swim near the Al Mughsail blowholes?

Treat the blowholes as a viewpoint and keep back from the rock edge, since they erupt when the sea is rough. FCDO links to Royal Life Saving Society water-safety advice; check local conditions before you enter the water.

How much is a taxi from Salalah Airport to the city?

The airport lists OMR 7.000 one way and OMR 10.000 two-way for Salalah city center, with higher fares for Taqah, Mirbat and farther places. The taxi office confirms the fare and gives you a slip before you ride.