How to find cheap flights to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
£226 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Muscat International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to MCT, the lowest fare is £121.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Muscat, where Muscat International Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Muscat. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Muscat, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Muscat International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Muscat
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Muscat in May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to MCT, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
August is the most popular month for flights to MCT. Visit then if you're eager to experience Muscat at its liveliest.
Travel in March if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Muscat are typically less expensive.
Check the weather before you go. June is the warmest time of year in Muscat, averaging between 29ºC and 38ºC.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 16ºC to 25ºC.
June is the driest month in Muscat. Forget the raincoat and enjoy mostly clear skies.
March has the wettest weather. You can expect around two days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Muscat in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Muscat International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Think about booking your MCT plane ticket with Ethiopian Airlines. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 96% of flights into this hub showing up on time.
MCT is located in the UTC+4 timezone.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to MCT. Choose one of these hotels close to Muscat International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Flights out of Muscat International Airport reach their destination on schedule 79% of the time. This measure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman.
Getting to central Muscat from Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The distance from MCT to central Muscat is about 31 kms (19 miles).
Once you've landed from your flight to MCT, expect a drive to the centre of around 30 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Muscat:
Muscat highlights
Put these leading attractions at the top of your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Muscat:
Wadi Shabib: The perfect spot to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 8 kms (5 miles) west of the city centre.
Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 13 kms (8 miles) west of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Muscat experience.
How to get to Izkī from Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Setting out for the nearby city of Izkī? It's about 121 kms (75 miles) from MCT. Allow around 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Bidbid
Bidbid is about 27 kms (17 miles) from Muscat International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
The drive time to Bidbid is roughly 35 minutes.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar makes a great addition to your trip to Oman. You'll find it around 177 kms (110 miles) northwest of Muscat. Sohar Fort, Sultan Qaboos Grand Masjid Suhar and Sohar Beach are high on many visitors' lists. The main airport serving this city is Sohar Airport (OHS).