Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is four hours ahead of Edinburgh.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your EDI to MCT flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Muscat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between EDI and MCT include:
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Currently, R 3,397 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,011. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to MCT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Muscat International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to MCT.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Muscat International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Muscat's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
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 roughly 1 hour 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Muscat. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh 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'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to MCT in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Oman
You've done Muscat, now it's time to discover other corners of Oman. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to check off its popular 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. No visit is complete without checking out Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.