Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Bengaluru's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Bengaluru one hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat.
Take your pick of 17 weekly Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flights. The 02:30 departure with Oman Air is the earliest flight you can take. Oman Air operates the latest service of the day at 09:00.
Leave enough time to make your MCT to BLR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Bengaluru (and then seeing more of India!) is easy with Oman Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Oman Air on this route.
Among carriers operating MCT to BLR flights, Oman Air has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MCT and BLR include:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Cochin International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Currently, R 1,599 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,836. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCT to BLR.
The cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MCT to BLR.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MCT arrive at their destination as scheduled 85.46% of the time.
Muscat International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to MCT:
Arriving at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Reserve a hotel near BLR if you have a late Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Kempegowda International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and explore beyond Bengaluru's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Kempegowda International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
From Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Bengaluru in April.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Muscat International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCT to BLR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bengaluru. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
Around 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru, Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.