Cheap Flights from Dubai to Muscat

Flight Information

There are four airlines which offer direct flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Muscat International Airport (MCT). These include flydubai, Swiss International Airlines, Oman Air, and Emirates. If you don't mind one or two stops, you can find flights on Ethiopian Airlines, Kuwait Airlines or Turkish Airlines. Flights are available every day of the week. However, to find the best cheap flights from Dubai to Muscat, you should consider checking out fares on Mondays through Wednesdays. When leaving Dubai Airport, Emirates flights from Dubai to Muscat depart from Terminal 3. You can enjoy a drink from Costa Coffee before you depart.

Flydubai flies out of Terminal 2, where you can also exchange money if necessary to prepare for your travels. Ethiopian Airlines, Kuwait Airlines, Oman Air, Swiss International Airlines, and Turkish Airlines leave from Terminal 1, which has several restaurants, ranging from Thai cuisine to Starbucks. It also has places to sleep, get a massage, or exchange money for your travels from Dubai to Muscat.

You can transfer between terminals easily by using the free shuttle which runs regularly. For flights from Dubai to Muscat, you will need to bring a valid passport that's good for at least six months after your travel dates. Additionally, you will most likely need a visa.

If you are checking in luggage, please arrive at the airport at least three hours before your flight. If you are only taking carry-on items, arrive 90 minutes prior to your flight's departure. After you travel from Dubai to Muscat, you'll arrive in the main terminal of the Muscat Airport. There are two food courts with an emphasis on Indian food, a restaurant with a bar, and a Costa Coffee. Premium lounges and duty-free shopping for items like perfume will make your arrival in Oman more relaxing.

You will need to take a bus to customs, and there are meet and greet services available. Chauffeurs or taxis can be arranged to pick you up at the airport, or you can walk a short distance to the highway to ride the bus.

What to Expect Upon Arrival in Muscat

There is no time difference from Dubai to Muscat. Both cities share a subtropical, hot desert climate, but Muscat is approximately 2 degrees Celsius cooler on average throughout the year. The overall cost of living is less in Dubai than in Muscat. Saving money can start with finding cheap flights from Dubai to Muscat and continue with the dining out and shopping you do while there. You can expect to dine out in Muscat for about 17% less cost overall than dining in Dubai. Transportation is also cheaper in Muscat, with taxis running as much as 20 percent less than they do in Dubai. Having a history which dates back to antiquity, visitors to Muscat will find no shortage of things to do on holiday. The city offers beaches, deserts, ancient structures to visit, and even private tours.