How to find cheap flights to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
₹ 8,884 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Muscat International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MCT, the lowest fare is ₹ 4,288.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Muscat, where Muscat International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider range of departure options.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Muscat by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you compare fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Muscat, consider taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Muscat International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Muscat
May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Muscat.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MCT.
July is the most popular month for flights to MCT. It's the perfect time to take in the full energy of Muscat.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Muscat are typically less expensive.
Check the weather before travelling. June is the warmest time of year in Muscat, averaging between 29ºC and 38ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 16ºC to 25ºC.
June is the driest month in Muscat. Leave the umbrella at home and enjoy clearer skies ahead.
March brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around two days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
Get to Muscat without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Muscat International Airport:
Consider booking your MCT plane ticket with Ethiopian Airlines. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 96% of flights into this airport sticking to schedule.
The timezone at MCT is UTC+4.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to MCT. Book a room at any of these stays close to Muscat International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Start your trip to Muscat sooner by booking a car hire in MCT. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are major suppliers to take your pick of here.
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Muscat International Airport, you're unlikely to be delayed. MCT performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 85% of departing flights landing when they're supposed to.
Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman.
Getting to central Muscat from Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The distance from MCT to central Muscat is about 11 kilometres.
After landing from your flight to MCT, driving to the centre will take around 10 minutes.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Muscat:
Muscat highlights
These leading attractions have to be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Muscat:
Sultan’s Palace: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.32 kilometres east of the centre.
Public Park and Garden حديقة البستان العامة: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Muscat. You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres south of the centre.
Old Muscat: Hit up this landmark next. Around 0.16 kilometres east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Muscat experience.
How to get to Bidbid from Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The nearby city of Bidbid is about 48 kilometres from MCT. Heading into the centre by cab or ride-share should take around 35 minutes.
Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Al Azaiba
Al Azaiba is another city that you can easily reach from Muscat International Airport. It's around 11 kilometres away.
Explore more of Oman
There's loads more to see and do in Oman, starting with Sohar. Sohar Souq for traditional crafts, Sohar Fort and Al-Ruheili Mosque are must-sees in this city, which is about 177 kilometres north-west of Muscat. Sohar Airport (OHS) is the main airport of Sohar.
As Suwayq fits right into any adventure through Oman. You'll find it roughly 88 kilometres west of Muscat. Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق, Vegetables and fruit markets and As Suwayq Castle stand out as highlights.
Or head to Saham, about 153 kilometres north-west of Muscat. Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque, استراحة لازورد Lazurd Farm and استراحة نخيل nakheelresort are among the many reasons to visit.
