Flying from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Muscat Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Rome.
Take your pick of four weekly Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport flights. The 20:30 departure with Oman Air is the earliest flight you can take. Oman Air operates the latest service of the day at 21:10.
Leave enough time to make your FCO to MCT flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Oman Air offers direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if time allows.
Oman Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating FCO to MCT flights, Oman Air is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FCO and MCT:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Muscat Airport (MCT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport flight is R 2,690. A return plane ticket is currently R 5,869. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from FCO to MCT, reserve your trip one month before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from FCO to MCT is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
78% of flights that leave from Rome Fiumicino Airport land at their destination on time.
Rome Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FCO? If you're catching an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Muscat Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Grab a Muscat Airport rental car and discover Muscat and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Muscat Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Muscat Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat Airport to the centre of Muscat has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat Airport (MCT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Muscat in May.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Muscat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to MCT in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
