Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Dubai and Muscat share the same timezone, UTC+4.
Each week, there are 120 Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, select the 02:15 Emirates flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:45 with flydubai.
Your DXB to MCT flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport. When you're ready to start your Muscat holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Oman:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.
Oman Air stands out as the most punctual carrier for DXB to MCT flights, with 94.33% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DXB and MCT:
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Right now, R 1,170 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,205. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from DXB to MCT, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need 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 the price changes on cheap flights from DXB to MCT.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you have a late Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near MCT:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Muscat International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Muscat's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport to the centre of Muscat has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Muscat in April.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you want to go to Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to MCT in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Oman you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a visit to Sohar will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
Around 97 kilometres west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another essential stop in Oman. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
