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Yes, Oman Air completed its integration into the Oneworld alliance in mid-2025, allowing European travelers to earn and redeem Avios on flights to Muscat. This is a major upgrade for loyalty members of British Airways, Finnair, and Iberia, who can now enjoy tier benefits like lounge access and priority boarding when flying Oman’s national carrier. If you hold Emerald or Sapphire status, ensure your frequent flyer number is added at booking to trigger these benefits automatically.

Yes, citizens of most EU countries, the UK, and Switzerland remain eligible for the 14-day visa-free entry exemption as of December 2025. However, immigration officers are strictly enforcing the conditions: you must show a confirmed hotel booking, health insurance covering your stay, and a return ticket.

Be very careful with the duration—if you stay even one day over the 14-day limit, you face a steep fine of 10 OMR (about €24) per day. If your trip is 15 days or longer, you must apply for the 30-day e-Visa (Type 26B) online beforehand for 20 OMR (€48) to avoid penalties.

Yes, a 4WD is legally mandatory for driving up Jebel Akhdar, and there is a police checkpoint at the base that will turn you back if you are in a sedan. The road is paved but extremely steep, and the descent requires low gear to prevent brake failure. Rental agencies in Muscat charge a premium for 4WDs (approx €80-120/day for a Land Cruiser or Fortuner), but you cannot access the luxury resorts like Anantara or Alila without one. For Jebel Shams, a 4WD is not legally required but highly recommended as the final stretch is a rough gravel track.

No, alcohol is not sold in supermarkets or convenience stores in Oman, and tourists cannot obtain the liquor license required for residents to buy from specialty shops. Your only options are to buy duty-free upon arrival at Muscat Airport (limit 2 bottles per person) or purchase drinks at licensed hotel bars and restaurants, where a beer costs €10-12 and cocktails €15+. Public intoxication is a serious offense, so consumption should be strictly limited to licensed venues or your private hotel room.

Pick up an Omantel or Ooredoo tourist SIM at the arrivals hall in Muscat Airport; both offer excellent 5G coverage even in remote desert camps. A typical tourist package costs 5-10 OMR (€12-24) for 10GB-20GB of data valid for 10-15 days. Avoid using your European home carrier’s roaming plan unless it specifically includes Oman, as standard “Rest of World” roaming charges can hit €10+ per megabyte. E-sims like Airalo are convenient but often route data through third countries, making them slower than a local Omantel SIM.

Wild camping is one of Oman’s greatest draws and is legal on most public land, including beaches, mountains, and the Wahiba Sands desert. It is incredibly safe, but you must respect local privacy—never camp near villages or water sources used by livestock. You don’t need permits, but you must bring all your own water and firewood, and take every scrap of trash with you. For a first-timer, the white sand beaches near Fins or the cliffs of Jebel Shams offer accessible, spectacular spots to pitch a tent for free.

We use AI monitoring to scan thousands of routes from Europe to the Middle East 24/7, detecting pricing anomalies that most travelers miss. When an airline like Oman Air, Turkish Airlines, or Etihad quietly drops fares due to empty seats or algorithm shifts, our system flags it instantly. A human expert then verifies the deal to ensure it has good layovers and is a quality airline. We send these “Superdeals” directly to our free newsletter subscribers, who often book Muscat return tickets for €350-400 instead of the usual €700+.

Yes, absolutely. We are a deal detection service, not a travel agency, so you never pay us for the ticket. Every alert we send includes a link to Google Flights or the airline’s official website, where you book directly with carriers like Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, or Oman Air. You get the exact same ticket, luggage allowance, and consumer protections as someone who paid full price—you just book it during a temporary price drop that we identified.