Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Riyadh.
Each week, there are 42 King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, jump on the 00:50 SalamAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 21:15 with Oman Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your RUH to MCT flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Muscat (and then seeing more of Oman!) is a snap with SalamAir. This popular carrier offers direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with SalamAir on this route.
Oman Air leads the way as the most punctual carrier for RUH to MCT flights, with 86.34% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between RUH and MCT include:
Bahrain International Airport
Dubai Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
73 € is currently the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Return flights start at 148 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from RUH to MCT, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RUH to MCT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from RUH.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Consider booking a hotel near MCT if you're taking a late King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Muscat International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Muscat and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before 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 reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Muscat based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to MCT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Oman waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a visit to Sohar will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
As Suwayq is another favourite destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No journey is complete without dropping by Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.