Flying from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from King Fahd International Airport to Muscat International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Muscat one hour ahead of Dammam.
Flights from DMM to MCT start at 10:45 — the earliest with SalamAir. The latest departure is at 21:35 with Oman Air. In total, you can take your pick of 25 weekly King Fahd International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your DMM to MCT flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Muscat (and then discovering more of Oman!) is easy with SalamAir. This popular carrier has direct flights from King Fahd International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with SalamAir on this route.
Oman Air is the most punctual carrier operating DMM to MCT flights. A reliable 90.16% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Fahd International Airport to Muscat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DMM and MCT include:
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight is R 1,260. A return ticket is currently R 2,419. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from DMM to MCT by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Muscat International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Fahd International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from DMM land at their destination as scheduled 83.88% of the time.
Central Dammam to King Fahd International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late King Fahd International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Muscat International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Muscat and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Muscat. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Muscat International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Muscat in April.
Book your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you'd like to explore Muscat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DMM to MCT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Oman waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a trip to Sohar will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
As Suwayq is another must-experience destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No trip is complete without visiting Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.