Heritage Sites · Ash Sharqiyah
Al-Ayjah Lighthouse
منارة العيجة
Photo: Al Ayah Lighthouse (41057610365).jpg · Hans Birger Nilsen · CC BY SA 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 201 m
- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Toilets 240 m · Parking 197 m · Drinking water 243 m · Food nearby 199 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 5 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Respect the site: no climbing on walls, no removing stones or artefacts, and modest dress at religious buildings.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 2 h 45 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 227 km
- 4 mfrom Sur · 2 km
- 37 mfrom Ras Al Hadd · 38 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
October–April- J
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ComfortableToo hot
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Al-Ayjah Lighthouse
Al-Ayjah Lighthouse is a heritage site in Ash Sharqiyah, Oman. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April. Nearby: Khor al Batar Bridge, Al Ayjah Castle and Ayjah / Sur.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Ash Sharqiyah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Al-Ayjah Lighthouse?
No — approach is asphalt at 201 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Al-Ayjah Lighthouse?
Typically October–April for heritage sites
How long do I need at Al-Ayjah Lighthouse?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Al-Ayjah Lighthouse?
Toilets 240 m · Parking 197 m · Drinking water 243 m · Food nearby 199 m (source: osm).
How high is Al-Ayjah Lighthouse?
About 5 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Al-Ayjah Lighthouse?
In Ash Sharqiyah (OM-SJ), Oman, at 22.5656, 59.5396 — near Khor al Batar Bridge, Al Ayjah Castle and Ayjah / Sur.
Who can take you there
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