Flying from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Hong Kong four hours ahead of Muscat.
To ensure you get on your MCT to HKG flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCT and HKG:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Muscat Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight is R 4,216. A return plane ticket right now is R 8,918. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MCT to HKG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Muscat Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MCT to HKG.
Choose your ideal 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 Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
Of all flights leaving Muscat Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Muscat Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Muscat Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MCT:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Book a hotel near HKG if you're on a late Muscat Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong Intl Airport to central Hong Kong has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Hong Kong in March.
Book your flight from Muscat Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport for July if you'd like to go to Hong Kong during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCT to HKG in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
If you want to check out another great destination in China, head for Shenzhen, about 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are among the biggest draws.
