Travelling from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Muscat Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport is 5 hours.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, making Muscat one hour ahead of Nairobi.
Choose from three weekly Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport flights. The 14:45 departure with SalamAir is the earliest flight available. SalamAir operates the latest service of the day at 15:10.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your NBO to MCT flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Muscat (and then seeing more of Oman!) is a cinch with SalamAir. This popular carrier has direct flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SalamAir.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between NBO and MCT include:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to Muscat Airport (MCT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport flight is Rs71,871. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs116,554. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from NBO to MCT.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from NBO to MCT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport.
Handy information about Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
When it comes to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport's on-time performance, 62% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport from central Nairobi, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near NBO. Whether you have an early flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Muscat Airport (MCT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Muscat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and find adventure across Muscat and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Muscat Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Muscat Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Muscat. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat Airport (MCT)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Muscat. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Muscat Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC to 38ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NBO to MCT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC and 25ºC then.

