Flying from Amman to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Amman. Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Amman to Muscat International Airport (MCT) leaving from here.
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Amman to Muscat International Airport flight.
Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is one hour ahead of Amman.
You can choose from 7 direct flights each week between Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Muscat International Airport (MCT). This is the busiest route, with Oman Air offering a 2:25am departure from AMM to MCT.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Amman to MCT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Amman
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Amman to Muscat International Airport (MCT) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from AMM, you can take a direct flight from Amman to Muscat International Airport with Oman Air.
Oman Air is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from AMM to MCT.
Oman Air tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 92.45% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Amman to MCT. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
AMM is about 32 kms (20 miles) from central Amman. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Amman Queen Alia International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Amman to Muscat International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
85% of flights leaving Amman Queen Alia International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from AMM.
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Have a late flight from Amman to Muscat International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near MCT and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Explore without limits with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and see more of Muscat and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Amman to Muscat International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Central Muscat is around 31 kms (19 miles) from Muscat International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Currently, £140 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amman to Muscat International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £250. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Amman to MCT, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Amman to Muscat International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Amman to MCT.
Find an affordable flight from Amman to Muscat International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Amman to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to visit Muscat. January is when most people book flights from Amman to Muscat International Airport (MCT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Amman to MCT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC to 38ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Amman to Muscat International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Muscat
After booking your flight from Amman to Muscat International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Muscat:
Your visit to Muscat should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Beach, Wadi Shabib and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Oman just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kms (110 miles) northwest of Muscat, a trip to Sohar will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Sohar Fort, Al-Ruheili Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Grand Masjid Suhar.
Around 88 kms (55 miles) west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another favourite stop in Oman. Experience major highlights starting with As Suwayq Castle, Wall Almanawrah and Masjid Alabrar.
