Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Muscat Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Muscat Airport.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, making Muscat two hours ahead of Beirut.
To ensure you get on your BEY to MCT flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
SalamAir has direct flights from Beirut Airport to Muscat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if your schedule allows.
SalamAir is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Beirut Airport to Muscat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BEY and MCT include:
Dubai Airport
Kuwait Airport
Dammam Airport
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
85% of flights leaving Beirut Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from BEY.
Central Beirut to Beirut Airport is approximately 10 kms (6 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Beirut Airport to Muscat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BEY:
Arriving at Muscat Airport (MCT)
If you're arriving on a late Beirut Airport to Muscat Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MCT:
Travel at your own speed with a Muscat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Muscat and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Muscat Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Muscat Airport (MCT)
The quietest month for a flight from Beirut Airport to Muscat Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Muscat based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Beirut Airport to Muscat Airport for June if you want to explore Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BEY to MCT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC on average.