Flying from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Muscat.
Flights from MCT to ADD start from 04:15 — the first with Ethiopian Airlines. The last service of the day is at 04:40 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MCT to ADD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Ethiopian Airlines is your ticket to exploring Addis Ababa (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Ethiopia!). Browse the direct flights from Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport offered by this carrier.
Ethiopian Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MCT to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCT and ADD:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Rs57,122 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs107,911. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCT to ADD.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
79% of flights taking off from Muscat Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Muscat Airport from central Muscat, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MCT? If you've booked an early flight from Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Reserve a hotel near ADD if you're catching a late Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and check out places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Addis Ababa Airport about two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Addis Ababa. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Muscat Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to ADD in November if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Dire Dawa is just one of the many cities in Ethiopia waiting to be explored once you've seen Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.
Any trip through Ethiopia isn't complete without visiting Nazrēt. Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa.