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Flight deals from Chennai to Muscat

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai to Muscat? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Muscat.£52 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Chennai on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From £52, select.
Muscat.£52 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Oct.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Chennai on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From £52, select.
Muscat.£52 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Chennai on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From £52, select.
Muscat.£58 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Air India Express.Outbound direct flight with Air India Express departs from Chennai on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From £58, select.
Muscat.£62 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Oman Air.Outbound direct flight with Oman Air departs from Chennai on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From £62, select.
Muscat.£62 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar.One-way flight with Oman Air.Outbound direct flight with Oman Air departs from Chennai on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From £62, select.
Muscat.£73 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound direct flight with Air India departs from Chennai on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From £73, select.
Muscat.£74 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan.One-way flight with Oman Air.Outbound direct flight with Oman Air departs from Chennai on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From £74, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Muscat

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Muscat flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from £91
Aug
from £75
Sep
from £52
Oct
from £52
Nov
from £52
Dec
from £58
Jan
from £74
Feb
from £73
Mar
from £62
Apr
from £62
May
from £88
Jun
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Direct flights from Chennai to Muscat

Chennai to Muscat: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chennai to Muscat below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Muscat.

Chennai to Muscat: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£52
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airlineSalamAir
Average flights per week25

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Muscat: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Muscat is £110. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Muscat.
SalamAir, Oman Air and IndiGo fly direct from Chennai to Muscat.
As of July 2025, there are 25 flights per week flying from Chennai to Muscat.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Muscat is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Muscat Airport on Tuesday, 2 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Muscat but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Muscat is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Oman Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Muscat.

Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport.

  • The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Chennai.

  • Take your pick of 45 weekly Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with SalamAir is the earliest available. Oman Air operates the last service of the day at 17:10.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MAA to MCT flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Jetting into Muscat (and then exploring more of Oman!) is a snap with SalamAir. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with SalamAir on this route.

  • Oman Air stands out as the most punctual carrier for MAA to MCT flights, with 84.04% of its services landing as scheduled.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MAA and MCT include:

    • Cochin International Airport

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

    • Kempegowda International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)

  • £52 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £109. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from MAA to MCT by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from MAA to MCT is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAA:

Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)

  • If you're landing on a late Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels 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 popular providers to choose from here.

  • Reserving your ride from Muscat International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat

  • Muscat International Airport to central Muscat has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Muscat in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you'd like to explore Muscat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 38ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from MAA to MCT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC on average.

Explore more of Oman

  • Sohar is just one of the many cities in Oman waiting to be discovered after you've experienced 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 standout destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No journey is complete without dropping by Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.

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