Flying from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport (MCT) departing from here.
Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat. The city follows the UTC+4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Johannesburg to MCT. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to MCT that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JNB and MCT include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Travelling from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
77.1% of flights that leave from O.R. Tambo International Airport land at their destination on time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The drive from central Johannesburg to HLA generally takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Johannesburg to MCT flight? Unwind in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near MCT and fast-forward to bedtime:
Hit the road running by picking up a Muscat International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Muscat's main sights.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Muscat. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Currently, R 6,446 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,547. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Johannesburg to MCT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Johannesburg to MCT.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
April is the quietest month for flights from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport (MCT), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Muscat based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Johannesburg to MCT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport in January when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Muscat
Start your Muscat trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Muscat International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your Muscat trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Beach, Wadi Shabib and Sheikh Khalili Mosque.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Oman just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a visit to Sohar will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Sohar Fort, Al-Ruheili Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Grand Masjid Suhar.
Around 88 kilometres west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another essential stop in Oman. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق, As Suwayq Castle and Wall Almanawrah.
