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Things to see in Salalah (Oman): 34 places and when to go

Salalah is a city in Oman with around 204,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Nature (31), Mountains (14), Wildlife (7). The best known are Al Maamoura Palace, Aqbat ash Shaykh and Aqbat Ghuf. The best time to come is November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Oman · 17.0255, 54.0852
Population
About 204,000
Places
34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (31) · Mountains (14) · Wildlife (7) · History (2) · Museums and art (1)
Best time
November to March.
Also possible
April and October.
Nearest airport
SLL Salalah, 1.6 km as the crow flies

What to see in Salalah

The places in and around Salalah, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 10, by what you come to do:

When to go to Salalah

The best time to visit Salalah is November to March; also possible: April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time11:05
  2. FebBest time11:27
  3. MarBest time11:53
  4. AprPossible12:23
  5. MayBetter not12:48
  6. JunBetter not13:01
  7. JulBetter not12:55
  8. AugBetter not12:34
  9. SepBetter not12:05
  10. OctPossible11:36
  11. NovBest time11:11
  12. DecBest time10:59

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 59. In January, 34 of the 34 places are at their best.

When to go to Oman in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Salalah

The nearest main airport is Salalah International Airport (SLL, Salalah), 1.6 km as the crow flies. How to get around Oman (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Oman, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Salalah?

The best known: Al Maamoura Palace, Aqbat ash Shaykh, Aqbat Ghuf, Edhell, Edhell, Ejfoh, Ejfoh. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Salalah?

November to March; also possible: April and October. In June there are 13 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 59.

How do you get to Salalah?

The nearest main airport is Salalah International Airport (SLL), 1.6 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Salalah as the destination and these 34 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.