Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, making Muscat three hours ahead of Alicante.
To ensure you catch your ALC to MCT flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Muscat International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between ALC and MCT:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
At the moment, Rs58,989 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs80,081. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ALC to MCT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Muscat International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Alicante-Elche Airport, data shows 73.22% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ALC:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Reserve a hotel near MCT if you have a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed 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.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Muscat. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Muscat. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ALC to MCT sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many cities in Oman waiting to be discovered after you've seen 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 essential stop in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No trip is complete without experiencing Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
