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Sohar: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Sohar, officially: Suhar, is the capital and largest city of the Al Batinah North Governorate in Oman.

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Getting there and staying

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Dubai1,527 hosts · 3 hr 20 min
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Safety and health

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about regional tensions following recent strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran ('Warnings and insurance' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.
  • armed conflict
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The advisory level remains at 3. There were no changes to the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Reconsider travel to Oman due to the risk of terrorism and armed conflict . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to the Yemen border area due to terrorism and armed conflict.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Suhar International Airport OHS9.5 km from the centre
Fujairah International Airport FJR93 km from the centre
Al Ain International Airport AAN112 km from the centre

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