Travelling from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Muscat Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 30 minutes.
Muscat is four hours behind Manila and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
You can choose from seven weekly Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with Oman Air is the earliest you can take. Oman Air operates the latest service of the day at 07:45.
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 MNL to MCT flight.
During popular months such as May, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Oman Air offers direct flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Oman Air.
With an impressive 90.16% of services arriving as planned, Oman Air is the most punctual carrier operating MNL to MCT flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MNL and MCT:
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Muscat Airport (MCT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport flight is $255. A return fare is currently $468. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from MNL to MCT, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MNL to MCT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
When it comes to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport from central Manila, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MNL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Muscat Airport (MCT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Pick up a Muscat Airport rental car and discover Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Muscat Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Muscat Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat Airport to central Muscat has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat Airport (MCT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Muscat. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Muscat Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MNL to MCT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

