Flights to Rustaq
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Rustaq is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 91 km (57 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 | 91 km (57 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 Rustaq
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rustaq to Karachi | Pakistan | 986 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Rustaq to Tehran | Iran | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Rustaq to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 1,096 km (681 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Rustaq to Dubai | United Arab Emirates | 285 km (177 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Rustaq to Mashhad | Iran | 1,450 km (901 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Rustaq to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,131 km (703 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Rustaq to Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Rustaq to Sharjah | United Arab Emirates | 297 km (185 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Rustaq to Quetta | Pakistan | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Rustaq to Isfahan | Iran | 1,174 km (729 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Rustaq to Rājkot | India | 1,375 km (854 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Rustaq to Basrah | Iraq | 1,240 km (771 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Rustaq to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 812 km (505 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Rustaq to Shiraz | Iran | 846 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Rustaq to Qom | Iran | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Rustaq to Al Ain City | United Arab Emirates | 191 km (119 mi) | about 1 h |
| Rustaq to Ahvaz | Iran | 1,233 km (766 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Rustaq to Buraydah | Saudi Arabia | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Rustaq to Al Aḩmadī | Kuwait | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Rustaq to Jamnagar | India | 1,298 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Rustaq to Mukalla | Yemen | 1,314 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Rustaq to Kerman | Iran | 767 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Rustaq to Shanghai | China | 6,302 km (3,916 mi) | about 8 h 50 min |
| Rustaq to Chongqing | China | 4,903 km (3,046 mi) | about 7 h 2 min |
| Rustaq to Chengdu | China | 4,657 km (2,894 mi) | about 6 h 43 min |
| Rustaq to Guangzhou | China | 5,665 km (3,520 mi) | about 8 h 1 min |
| Rustaq to Shenzhen | China | 5,761 km (3,580 mi) | about 8 h 8 min |
| Rustaq to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 5,385 km (3,346 mi) | about 7 h 39 min |
| Rustaq to Wuhan | China | 5,631 km (3,499 mi) | about 7 h 58 min |
| Rustaq to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,897 km (1,179 mi) | about 3 h 11 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 Rustaq?
Muscat International Airport (MCT) is the closest large airport at 91 km (57 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MCT from Rustaq city centre?
91 km (57 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Rustaq 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.