Travelling from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Muscat International Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Thiruvananthapuram.
Flights from TRV to MCT start from 08:30 — the first with Air India Express. The latest departure is at 08:45 with Air India Express. In total, you can take your pick of 22 weekly Trivandrum International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your TRV to MCT flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air India Express offers direct flights from Trivandrum International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air India Express on this route.
Oman Air is the most punctual carrier that offers TRV to MCT flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
R 1,477 is currently the best price for a one-way Trivandrum International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,316. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from TRV to MCT by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Trivandrum International Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
When it comes to Trivandrum International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Trivandrum International Airport is about 0.16 kilometres from central Thiruvananthapuram. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 0 hours or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near TRV. Whether you're catching an early flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you have a late Trivandrum International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near MCT:
Pick up a Muscat International Airport rental car and discover Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
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.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Trivandrum International Airport to Muscat International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Muscat in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Trivandrum International Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TRV to MCT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many cities in Oman waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Muscat. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
If you're looking to explore another side of Oman, consider As Suwayq, roughly 97 kilometres west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are among the biggest draws.