Flying from London to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Muscat International Airport (MCT), you'll have your choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Take off on a direct London to Muscat International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 6 hours 45 minutes.
Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat. The city follows the UTC+4 timezone and is four hours ahead of London.
Choose from 7 direct flights each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Muscat International Airport (MCT). This is the busiest route, with Oman Air offering a 8:05pm departure from LHR to MCT.
Your flight from London to MCT won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Muscat International Airport (MCT) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Oman Air is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from London to Muscat International Airport taking off from LHR.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Oman Air between LHR and MCT.
Oman Air is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 66.67% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from London to MCT that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and MCT include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Muscat International Airport, check out these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can get to LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your London to MCT flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a flight ticket from London to Muscat International Airport (MCT) with one or more stops leaving from Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most common stopovers between STN and MCT:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Muscat International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights departing from STN arrive at their final stop as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Muscat International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
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 explore beyond Muscat's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Muscat International Airport flight.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
The centre of Muscat is about 10 kilometres from Muscat International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Muscat International Airport is $101. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $367. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from London to MCT, book your flight ticket one month before your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap London to Muscat International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Find a cheap flight from London to Muscat International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Muscat International Airport (MCT). July is the busiest month to travel to Muscat. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your London to MCT flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Muscat International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Muscat
Once you've booked your flight from London to Muscat International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Muscat:
Beach and Wadi Shabib are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Muscat travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sheikh Khalili Mosque.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many places in Oman waiting to be discovered once you've seen Muscat. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Sohar Fort, Al-Ruheili Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Grand Masjid Suhar.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Oman, head for As Suwayq, about 88 kilometres west of Muscat. Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق, As Suwayq Castle and Wall Almanawrah are highlights.