Flying from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Muscat 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.
Flights from IKA to MCT start at 11:15 — the earliest with SalamAir. The last service of the day is at 19:25 with SalamAir. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your IKA to MCT flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
SalamAir is your gateway to exploring Muscat (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Oman!). Browse the direct flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport offered by this carrier.
SalamAir is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between IKA and MCT:
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight is R 4,567. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 5,828. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IKA to MCT.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IKA to MCT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Of the departures from Imam Khomeini International Airport, 69.19% land on time at their destination.
Imam Khomeini International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport? Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are near IKA. They're a particularly great choice if you have an early flight out.
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Consider booking a hotel close to MCT if you're taking a late Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 driving.
It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Muscat in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IKA to MCT around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Oman waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a visit to Sohar will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Oman, consider As Suwayq, roughly 97 kilometres west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are the start of reasons to visit.
