Travelling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, making Muscat one hour ahead of Kuwait.
Flights from KWI to MCT start from 04:05 — the first with Oman Air. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Oman Air. Overall, you can take your pick of 25 weekly Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your KWI to MCT flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Muscat (and then exploring more of Oman!) is easy with SalamAir. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with SalamAir on this route.
Oman Air stands out as the most punctual carrier for KWI to MCT flights, with 84.62% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between KWI and MCT include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Currently, £43 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £100. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KWI to MCT.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from KWI to MCT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81.62% of flights that depart KWI arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Kuwait International Airport is about 11 miles from central Kuwait. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near KWI:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Consider booking a hotel near MCT if you're taking a late Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Muscat and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
From Muscat International Airport, Muscat is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Muscat. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you want to visit Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KWI to MCT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many cities in Oman waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Muscat. Around 120 miles away to the north-west, its top attractions include Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
If you're ready to explore another side of Oman, head for As Suwayq, about 60 miles west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are among the biggest draws.