Travelling from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Muscat is one hour 30 minutes behind Mangalore and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Every week, there are three Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, pick the 09:15 Air India Express flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 09:15 with Air India Express.
Your IXE to MCT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air India Express is your gateway to exploring Muscat (and perhaps some other great corners of Oman!). Browse the direct flights from Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air India Express on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between IXE and MCT include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Right now, Rs24,717 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs49,876. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IXE to MCT.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IXE to MCT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Mangalore Airport (IXE)
60.6% of flights taking off from Mangalore Airport land at their destination on time.
Mangalore Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Mangalore. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near IXE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're coming in on a late Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near MCT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and find adventure across Muscat and beyond.
To get 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
Muscat International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Muscat. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Muscat. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Mangalore Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you'd like to visit Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 38ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IXE to MCT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Oman
You've seen Muscat, now it's time to explore more of Oman. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to tick off its popular sights. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
As Suwayq is another essential stop in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No trip is complete without seeing Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.