Travelling from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport (MCT) jetting off from here.
Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is seven hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to MCT.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MCT. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to MCT flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing as expected.
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Book a hotel near MCT if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Follow your own route with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Muscat and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Muscat International Airport flight.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Muscat. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
At the moment, Rs83,263 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs176,035. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to MCT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Muscat International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Melbourne to MCT.
Find a cheap flight from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport (MCT). July is when most people visit Muscat. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to MCT flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC.
More about Muscat
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Muscat right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Muscat International Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Muscat when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Beach followed by Wadi Shabib and Sheikh Khalili Mosque.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many places in Oman waiting to be discovered after you've seen Muscat. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Sohar Fort, Al-Ruheili Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Grand Masjid Suhar.
Around 88 kilometres west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another favourite stop in Oman. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق, As Suwayq Castle and Wall Almanawrah.
