Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is four hours ahead of Muscat.
Take your pick of eight weekly Muscat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 03:30 departure with Malaysia Airlines is the earliest available. Oman Air operates the last service of the day at 21:35.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCT to KUL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Malaysia Airlines has direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Kuala Lumpur — and maybe even more of Malaysia if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Malaysia Airlines on this route.
With 69.64% of its services arriving as planned, Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MCT to KUL flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MCT and KUL:
Phuket International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Right now, R 2,764 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,814. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MCT to KUL, book your trip two months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MCT to KUL.
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Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MCT arrive on schedule 85.46% of the time.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MCT. Whether you have an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you're coming in on a late Muscat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near KUL:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and discover more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Booking your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Kuala Lumpur in February.
When booking your flight from Muscat International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCT to KUL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Malaysia
You've done Kuala Lumpur, now it's time to discover other corners of Malaysia. Journey about 338 kilometres north to Kota Bharu to check off its top attractions. From Pantai Cahaya Bulan to Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Another major destination in Malaysia, Kampung Baru Subang is located around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur. Plan to visit highlights including Simflightkl.