Foreign travel advice

Oman

Warnings and insurance

Travel Disruptiondisruption

Commercial flights are operating from Muscat to the UK. UK. Internal flights continue from Salalah in Dhofar Governorate to Muscat. Commercial flights to and from Khasab airport in Musandam Governorate are currently suspended. If you are still in Oman and need to get back to the UK, pleasecheck contactfor theavailability with airlines directly. or  Theyour travel provider. The Omani authorities are asking travellers only to travel to the airport when they have a confirmed onward flight.  Any flight.

British nationals in Oman who need consular supportassistance can contact us 24/7 by calling +968 2460 9000.

Shelter in place

We advise that British nationals in the city of Duqm and surrounding area shelter in place. Any British nationals currently visiting Salalah, or within 100km, should look to leave as soon as possible if commercial means allow. British residents in Salalah should follow the advice of local authorities, sheltering in place as required.

Regional escalation

Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption.

British nationals should:

  • read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK. This includes guidance on “how to prepare for a crisis” with suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies and “what to do in a crisis”
  • follow advice from the local authorities and sign up to receive information and alerts. Read Oman News Agency
  • sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts
  • monitor local and international media for the latest information
  • stay away from areas around security or military facilities
  • keep your departure plans under review, and ensure your travel documents are up to date
  • if you are advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building or designated shelter. An interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protection

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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