Travelling from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
Muscat is nine hours ahead of Washington DC. Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat, which runs on the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to MCT, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting away during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
71% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport land at their destination on time.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and MCT are:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to MCT flight:
77% of flights out of Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
When reserving your plane ticket from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport (MCT) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can choose from a few stopover options. Make a pit stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to get there by car and 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Muscat International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from BWI land at their destination as scheduled 77% of the time.
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Consider booking a hotel near MCT if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Washington DC to Muscat International Airport flight.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Muscat. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
₹ 67,041 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 95,587. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to MCT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Washington DC to Muscat International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport (MCT). Plan your visit to Muscat in March for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Washington DC to MCT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC to 38ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC.
More about Muscat
Start your Muscat trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Muscat International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Muscat when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Wadi Shabib followed by Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many cities in Oman waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Muscat. Around 177 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Sohar Fort, Sultan Qaboos Grand Masjid Suhar and Sohar Beach.
Your trip through Oman wouldn't be complete without a stop in As Suwayq. As Suwayq Castle and Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Suwaiq are just two of the highlights in this destination, which is about 88 kilometres west of Muscat.
