Currency: Omani Rial Health: No jabs required, but hepatitis A, typhoid and tetanus courses/boosters usually advised Languages: Arabic, English Visa: UK tourists buy a one-month visa on arrival
Peak season: except for South coast from June to Sept, it's hot and dry all year round Temperatures: hot (can be stifling) especially between May and September, when temps avg. 33°C; winter's mild and pleasant, ranging from 15°C to 23°C
Flight: 8 hours Time difference: GMT +4 Airlines flying UK-Oman: British Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air. Most flights stop in Dubai or another Middle Eastern city. Carbon footprint: 10.68 tonnes CO2 (return flights for family of four)
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