Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Muscat two hours ahead of Helsinki.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to MCT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Muscat International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and MCT:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Right now, £95 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £195. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HEL to MCT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from HEL to MCT is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 12 miles from central Helsinki. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Muscat and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Muscat International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport to central Muscat has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Muscat International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Muscat in April.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you'd like to visit Muscat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to MCT sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
You've visited Muscat, now it's time to explore other corners of Oman. Journey about 120 miles north-west to Sohar to check off its popular sights. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Oman, head for As Suwayq, about 60 miles west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are the start of reasons to visit.