Transportation in Muscat

Strange as it might sound, transportation in Muscat is limited to bus, and air transport. Getting to Muscat by flight is made easy with the Seeb International Airport being the hub of Gulf Air as well as Oman Air. The city is serviced by Baiza buses which have been so called for the lower denomination of the Omani Rial, the baisa - an adaptation of the Indian paisa. These buses are relatively inexpensive and serve all the major roadways, as well as the wide and loose network of smaller byways in the greater metropolitan area of Muscat. Unlike most of the bus drivers in the Gulf, those in Muscat are indigenously Omani. There are microbuses available to tourists - depending on whether they are private or engaged.

Taxis are run on a rate system that is negotiable. Although on several occasions, the government had tried to initiate the usage of meters, the idea was repeatedly abandoned. It was not until recent times that taxis were fitted with meters so as to ensure effective transportation in Muscat. However, the traveler is advised to discuss the fare before boarding. There are ample travel agencies to travel around the city. They can assist you with a suitable package to enable that your means and methods of transportation in Muscat are safe, sound and secure.

Public transportation in Muscat is relatively inexpensive in terms of the services rendered by vehicles in the major highways of the city. Europe has good air access to Oman, with flights available on larger carriers between Oman and European capitals and other major cities. Paved divided highways connect most of the areas, so the condition of the roads is good. Traffic "roundabouts" are used instead of the traffic lights, like they use in rotaries. Browse AsiaRooms.com for information on Muscat Overview.