Flying from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Muscat and Dubai are in the same timezone, UTC+4.
Take your pick of 76 weekly Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 00:50 departure with flydubai is the earliest flight available. Flydubai operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your MCT to DXB flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport, so jetting off to Dubai (and then exploring more of the United Arab Emirates!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Flydubai is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Oman Air is the most punctual carrier offering MCT to DXB flights. A dependable 81.39% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between MCT and DXB include:
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain Airport
Salalah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
R 1,828 is the lowest price for a one-way Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,557. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from MCT to DXB, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MCT to DXB is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
Of the departures from Muscat Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Muscat to Muscat Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MCT. Whether you have an early flight from Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Reserve a hotel near DXB if you're taking a late Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and find adventure across Dubai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
December is the most popular month for flights from Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dubai in March.
Lock in your flight from Muscat Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to explore Dubai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCT to DXB around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a visit to Sharjah will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. Experience major highlights starting with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
