Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat is seven hours behind Sydney and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SYD to MCT flight.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Muscat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SYD and MCT include:
Dubai Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Currently, Rs95,876 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs186,646. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to MCT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Muscat International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SYD to MCT.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Muscat International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're getting in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near MCT:
Pick up a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Muscat. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to MCT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Oman waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a trip to Sohar will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Oman, head for As Suwayq, about 97 kilometres west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are among its highlights.