The closest airport to Sohar is the Muscat International Airport (MCT), located approximately 200 kilometers away. From there, travelers can rent a car, take a bus, or arrange for a taxi to get to Sohar. There's also the Sohar Airport (OHS), but it primarily serves domestic flights from within Oman.
Sohar is well-connected by road and can be easily reached from Muscat or the United Arab Emirates. The drive from Muscat takes about 2 hours along the Oman E1 highway. From the UAE, you can cross the border at Al Ain/Buraimi or Hatta, and continue on the highway directly to Sohar. Car rentals and intercity buses are available for this route.
For those interested in sea travel, Sohar is a major port city and can be accessed by sea, though this is less common for tourists unless arriving on a cruise that docks at the Port of Sohar.
Regular bus services run by the state-owned Oman National Transport Company (Mwasalat) are available from various cities of Oman, including Muscat, to Sohar. It is a cost-effective and reliable mode of transportation.
Shared taxis are a popular mode of transport in Oman and can be a quicker alternative to buses. They operate on fixed routes, and fares are generally reasonable.
