Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC eight hours behind Muscat.
Leave plenty of time to make your MCT to IAD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MCT and IAD:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
£324 is the best price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start from £479. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from MCT to IAD, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that take off from MCT arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MCT:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're arriving on a late Muscat International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near IAD:
Grab a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 35 miles from the centre of Washington DC. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It'll take around 3 hours 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Washington DC. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Muscat International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCT to IAD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Washington DC. Around 200 miles away to the north-east, its top attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United States, head for Philadelphia, about 120 miles north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
