Tourism statisticsCountry2026
Oman Tourism Statistics: 2.7M Arrivals in 2024
Oman recorded 2.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 9,899 Airbnb stays in Oman in the 12 months to October 2026, with Muscat the most booked city. The busiest month was December.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 55,220
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.6 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 93%
Key facts
Oman Tourism Facts
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Official
- UN Tourism puts Oman at 2.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Oman at 9,899 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Oman added up to 55,220 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Oman lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 24 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Oman in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and August, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Oman had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, January and August.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Oman in November were booked furthest ahead, about 36 days, against 14 days for June, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 93% of Oman Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by Germany at 12% and France at 11%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Oman 25th for Airbnb stays among Asia's 33 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Muscat had the most Airbnb stays of the 2 towns it lists in Oman in the 12 months to October 2026, at 5,075, ahead of Salalah.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Oman?
UN Tourism counted 2.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 millionInternational tourist arrivals | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Oman
Oman had 880 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 9,899 stays and 55,220 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.6 nights and was booked about 24 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 9 towns it tracks in Oman; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 880
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 9,899
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 55,220
- Typical stay
- 5.6 nights
- Booked ahead
- 24 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Oman?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Oman in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and August. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, April last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, January, August, February, November, October, March, July, September, June, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 10.4% | 29 days |
| January | 10.3% | 32 days |
| August | 9.4% | 27 days |
| February | 9.3% | 30 days |
| November | 9.1% | 36 days |
| October | 8.1% | 34 days |
| March | 8.0% | 23 days |
| July | 8.0% | 25 days |
| September | 7.8% | 20 days |
| June | 7.3% | 14 days |
| May | 6.2% | 17 days |
| April | 5.9% | 32 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Oman Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Oman Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (93%), led by Germany at 12% and France at 11%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Muscat was the top origin city at 5.5%, ahead of Dubai at 5.4%. The figures rest on 20,134 reviews, written over many years.
93% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 93%
- From within Oman 7%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Oman
December is the busiest Airbnb month in 1 of the 2 towns, led by Muscat, and August in 1, led by Salalah. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 93% in Muscat to 93% in Salalah.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 2 of Oman's 9 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Oman
How many tourists visit Oman?
Oman had 2.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 9,899 Airbnb stays in Oman in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Oman?
The busiest Airbnb month in Oman in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then January and August.
What is the quietest month in Oman?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Oman in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 32 days ahead, against 36 days for November.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Oman?
A typical Airbnb stay in Oman lasted 5.6 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 24 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.8 nights in March to 8.1 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Oman come from?
Of Oman Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were Germany at 12% and France at 11%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Muscat at 5.5%, ahead of Dubai at 5.4%.
What is the most booked town in Oman on Airbnb?
Muscat was the most booked town in Oman on Airbnb, with an estimated 5,075 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Salalah.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (2.7 million in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 9,899 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 9 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 20,134 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.