Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, making Muscat one hour ahead of Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to MCT start at 14:50 — the earliest with SalamAir. The last service of the day is at 21:35 with Pegasus. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SAW to MCT flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
SalamAir offers direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with SalamAir on this route.
With an impressive 85.71% of services arriving on schedule, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier for SAW to MCT flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SAW and MCT:
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Rs20,638 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs41,458. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SAW to MCT, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SAW to MCT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Consider booking a hotel close to MCT if you have a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and experience more of Muscat and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Muscat International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
From Muscat International Airport, Muscat is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Muscat. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SAW to MCT sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many places in Oman waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Muscat. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Oman, head for As Suwayq, roughly 97 kilometres west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are key reasons to visit.
