Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Mangalore Airport (IXE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Mangalore is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Choose from six weekly Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport flights. The 12:35 departure with Air India Express is the earliest available. Air India Express operates the latest service of the day at 12:35.
Your MCT to IXE flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air India Express is your gateway to discovering Mangalore (and perhaps some other great parts of India!). Check out the direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air India Express is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MCT and IXE include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
$137 is the best price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. Return flights start from $276. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCT to IXE.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MCT to IXE is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MCT arrive at their destination as scheduled 85.46% of the time.
Muscat International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near MCT? If you've booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to IXE if you're taking a late Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to central Mangalore
From Mangalore Airport, Mangalore is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Mangalore Airport (IXE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Mangalore. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Mangalore is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Muscat International Airport to Mangalore Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCT to IXE around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
You've visited Mangalore, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Travel around 290 kilometres east to Bengaluru to check off its leading attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 306 kilometres south-east of Mangalore. No trip is complete without dropping by Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.