Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat is nine hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your ORD to MCT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Muscat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ORD and MCT include:
Hamad International Airport
Zurich Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight is Rs155,044. A return fare is currently Rs287,060. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from ORD to MCT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from ORD to MCT is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're getting in on a late O'Hare International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MCT:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Muscat International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion to explore Muscat and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport to the centre of Muscat has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Muscat. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from O'Hare International 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.
Search for cheap tickets from ORD to MCT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Oman
You've visited Muscat, now it's time to discover other parts of Oman. Travel about 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to tick off its top attractions. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Oman, head for As Suwayq, roughly 97 kilometres west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are among the biggest draws.
