Flying from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Muscat one hour 30 minutes behind Bagdogra.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your IXB to MCT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bagdogra Airport to Muscat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between IXB and MCT include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
At the moment, ₹ 6,439 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bagdogra Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 15,777. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IXB to MCT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Bagdogra Airport to Muscat International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from IXB to MCT is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bagdogra Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bagdogra Airport, data shows 73.66% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Bagdogra Airport from central Bagdogra, it takes around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near IXB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bagdogra Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you have a late Bagdogra Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near MCT:
Explore without limits with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Muscat and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Muscat International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
From Muscat International Airport, Muscat is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bagdogra Airport to Muscat International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Muscat in April.
Book your flight from Bagdogra Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you want to explore Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 38ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IXB to MCT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Oman waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a trip to Sohar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
Around 97 kilometres west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another essential stop in Oman. Experience major highlights starting with Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
