Travelling from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Beirut.
Every week, there are four Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, select the 15:50 SalamAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 18:10 with SalamAir.
Leave enough time to catch your BEY to MCT flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SalamAir offers direct flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if time allows.
SalamAir is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BEY and MCT:
Kuwait International Airport
Dubai Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Rs19,608 is the best price for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs58,079. These prices can change based on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BEY to MCT.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BEY to MCT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Of all flights departing from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, 76.7% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Beirut to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BEY:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Muscat International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Muscat in April.
When booking your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Muscat International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC to 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BEY to MCT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
You've done Muscat, now it's time to discover other corners of Oman. Journey about 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to tick off its leading sights. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 97 kilometres west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another favourite stop in Oman. No visit is complete without checking out Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
