Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, making Muscat one hour 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Choose from nine weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights. The 05:10 departure with SalamAir is the earliest available. SalamAir operates the latest service of the day at 05:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CMB 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.
During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
SalamAir is your gateway to exploring Muscat (and maybe even some other great corners of Oman!). Browse the direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with SalamAir on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CMB and MCT include:
Velana International Airport
Dubai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight is R 1,852. A return fare right now is R 3,979. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from CMB to MCT, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CMB to MCT.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
75.71% of flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Bandaranaike International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CMB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Muscat and beyond.
Booking your ride from Muscat International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 by public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Muscat in April.
Before locking in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Muscat International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to MCT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Oman
You've seen Muscat, now it's time to explore other corners of Oman. Journey about 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 97 kilometres west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another favourite stop in Oman. Start your sightseeing at Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.