Flights to Muscat
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Muscat is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,386-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat International Airport | MCT | 13 km (8 mi) | 13,386 ft | 48 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,386 ft, MCT can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 48 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Muscat
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat to Karachi | Pakistan | 884 km (549 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Muscat to Ahmedabad | India | 1,449 km (900 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Muscat to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 1,192 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Muscat to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 355 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Muscat to Mashhad | Iran | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Muscat to Multan | Pakistan | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Muscat to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Muscat to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 419 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Muscat to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 360 km (224 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Muscat to Quetta | Pakistan | 1,124 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Muscat to Isfahan | Iran | 1,205 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Muscat to Rājkot | India | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Muscat to Basrah | Iraq | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Muscat to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 895 km (556 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Muscat to Shiraz | Iran | 889 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Muscat to Bahawalpur | Pakistan | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Muscat to Qom | Iran | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Muscat to Al Ain City | United Arab Emirates | 277 km (172 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Muscat to Ahvaz | Iran | 1,287 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Muscat to Buraydah | Saudi Arabia | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Muscat to Al Aḩmadī | Kuwait | 1,196 km (743 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Muscat to Bhavnagar | India | 1,424 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Muscat to Shanghai | China | 6,201 km (3,853 mi) | about 8 h 42 min |
| Muscat to Chongqing | China | 4,801 km (2,983 mi) | about 6 h 54 min |
| Muscat to Chengdu | China | 4,556 km (2,831 mi) | about 6 h 35 min |
| Muscat to Guangzhou | China | 5,563 km (3,456 mi) | about 7 h 53 min |
| Muscat to Shenzhen | China | 5,658 km (3,516 mi) | about 8 h |
| Muscat to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 5,288 km (3,286 mi) | about 7 h 32 min |
| Muscat to Wuhan | China | 5,530 km (3,436 mi) | about 7 h 50 min |
| Muscat to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,801 km (1,119 mi) | about 3 h 4 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Muscat?
Muscat International Airport (MCT) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MCT from Muscat city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Muscat on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.