Muscat is the capital of Oman and is home to one of the most magnificent structures in the world. The royal palace complex consists of a remarkable fort that overlooks Muscat city. Muscat has been described as “Little Arabia”, with its rich culture and ancient architecture.
The weather in Muscat in summer is warm and pleasant, while the winter is very cool. Muscat experiences regular precipitation throughout the year with strong winds in the monsoon season from May to September. The hot months of summer are June, July, and August with average daytime temperatures ranging between 24-33 degrees Celsius (75-91 F).
The capital of Oman is a small city by global standards, with the airport servicing a handful of airlines and private jets charter. The Muscat International Airport (MCT) welcomed 2,304,273 passengers in 2012, slightly up from 2011’s reported 2.01 million travelers. Averaging at around 50 flights per day in both directions all year round, the airport is known for its comparatively low noise pollution levels.
