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Telegraph Island — Telegraph Island 3.jpg

Islands & Coast · Musandam

Telegraph Island

جزيرة التيليغراف

Photo: Telegraph Island 3.jpg · https://www.flickr.com/photos/mccaffrey_uk/ · CC BY SA 2.0 (licence)

Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
  • Best season October–May Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 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. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 9 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • Boat trips depend on sea state; operators cancel in rough conditions. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and respect marine-reserve rules.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02

How far is it?

  • 6 h 21 mfrom Muscat Airport (MCT) · 497 km
  • 12 mfrom Khasab · 8 km
  • 3 h 48 mfrom Al Buraimi · 305 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

October–May
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ComfortableToo hot

Boat trips depend on sea state; operators pause in rough summer seas.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

island in Oman

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q5947102

About & Sources Telegraph Island

Telegraph Island is a island or stretch of coast in Musandam, Oman — Wikidata describes it as "island in 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–May. Nearby: Jabal Maqlab, Dolphins viewing spot and Qarn Shamm.

At a glance

  • Islands & Coast · Musandam
  • island in Oman
  • Season: October–May (editor default)
  • Has a Wikipedia article
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Telegraph Island — Telegraph Island 3.jpg
https://www.flickr.com/photos/mccaffrey_uk/ · CC BY SA 2.0 (licence)
Telegraph Island — Oman Telegraph Island.jpg
Eckhard Pecher · CC BY 2.5 (licence)
Telegraph Island — Masandam; with Telegraph Island Station on Elphinstone Island.jpg
Col. Sir F. J. Goldsmid · Public domain (licence)
Telegraph Island — Dolphin-Musandam.jpg
Mandy · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Telegraph Island?

Typically October–May for islands & coast. Boat trips depend on sea state; operators pause in rough summer seas.

How long do I need at Telegraph Island?

Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Telegraph Island?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Telegraph Island?

About 9 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Telegraph Island?

In Musandam (OM-MU), Oman, at 26.1956, 56.3429 — near Jabal Maqlab, Dolphins viewing spot and Qarn Shamm.

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