Flying from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Muscat one hour ahead of Baghdad.
Choose from five weekly Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights. The 11:35 departure with SalamAir is the earliest you can take. SalamAir operates the latest service of the day at 19:20.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BGW to MCT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
SalamAir offers direct flights from Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if you have time.
SalamAir has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BGW and MCT:
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
At the moment, R 1,480 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,009. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BGW to MCT.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BGW to MCT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
When it comes to Baghdad International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.91% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Baghdad International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Baghdad. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel near BGW? If you're catching an early flight from Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're landing on a late Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near MCT:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and discover Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
From Muscat International Airport, Muscat is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Muscat in April.
When booking your flight from Baghdad International Airport to Muscat International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGW to MCT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Oman
You've visited Muscat, now it's time to explore other corners of Oman. Travel around 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to check off its leading attractions. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another essential stop in Oman. Start your sightseeing at Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.