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Attractions · Muscat
Muscat Flagpole
سارية مسقط
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Before you go
9 facts, each with its source- 4x4 needed No Source: osm · approach is asphalt at 4 m
- Time needed 1–3 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 210 m · Food nearby 293 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. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 3 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
- Conditions change; verify access, fees and hours locally before you go.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 14 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 17 km
- 18 mfrom Muscat (Mutrah) · 19 km
- 1 h 49 mfrom Nizwa · 163 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 Muscat Flagpole
Muscat Flagpole is a place to visit in Muscat, 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: Public Ministries Park, Al Khuwair Central Park and Oman Natural History Museum.
At a glance
- Attractions · Muscat
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a 4x4 to reach Muscat Flagpole?
No — approach is asphalt at 4 m (source: osm).
When is the best time to visit Muscat Flagpole?
Typically October–April for attractions
How long do I need at Muscat Flagpole?
1–3 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Muscat Flagpole?
Parking 210 m · Food nearby 293 m (source: osm).
How high is Muscat Flagpole?
About 3 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Muscat Flagpole?
In Muscat (OM-MA), Oman, at 23.5980, 58.4320 — near Public Ministries Park, Al Khuwair Central Park and Oman Natural History Museum.
Who can take you there
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