Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is three hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Your SGN to MCT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Muscat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SGN and MCT include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Right now, R 2,956 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,468. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SGN to MCT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Muscat International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from SGN to MCT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SGN:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're coming in on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MCT:
Pick up a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
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 get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Muscat International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Muscat in April.
Book your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you'd like to visit Muscat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to MCT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Oman
You've seen Muscat, now it's time to discover other corners of Oman. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to check off its top attractions. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Oman, consider As Suwayq, roughly 97 kilometres west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are the start of reasons to visit.
