Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Muscat Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which is the same as Dubai.
Choose from 76 weekly Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport flights. The 02:15 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight available. Oman Air operates the latest service of the day at 22:45.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your DXB to MCT flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Muscat (and then other parts of Oman) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Flydubai has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a dependable 80.22% of services arriving as scheduled, Emirates is the most punctual carrier for DXB to MCT flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DXB and MCT:
Hamad International Airport
Dammam Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Muscat Airport (MCT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport flight is Rs31,077. A return plane ticket is currently Rs58,638. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DXB to MCT if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DXB to MCT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Muscat Airport (MCT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MCT if you're taking a late Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Muscat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Muscat and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Muscat Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Muscat Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat Airport to the centre of Muscat has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat Airport (MCT)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Muscat. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Dubai Airport to Muscat Airport for June if you want to explore Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 38ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to MCT in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 25ºC then.
