Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Muscat three hours ahead of Milan.
Every week, there are 11 Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, go for the 21:30 Oman Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:05 with Oman Air.
To ensure you catch your MXP to MCT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Oman Air offers direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Oman Air on this route.
Oman Air is the most punctual carrier that operates MXP to MCT flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MXP and MCT:
Zurich Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
At the moment, R 2,687 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,296. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MXP to MCT.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MXP to MCT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
68.23% of flights taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport reach their destination on time.
Milano Malpensa Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MXP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and find adventure across Muscat and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
From Muscat International Airport, Muscat is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The quietest month for a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Muscat based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Muscat International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MXP to MCT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many cities in Oman waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Muscat. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
As Suwayq is another favourite destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No trip is complete without a visit to Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
