Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Muscat four hours ahead of London.
Take your pick of ten weekly London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport flights. The 20:05 departure with Oman Air is the earliest available. Oman Air operates the latest service of the day at 20:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your LHR to MCT flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Muscat (and then seeing more of Oman!) is a snap with Oman Air. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Oman Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 66.67% of its services landing as planned, Oman Air is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to MCT flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and MCT:
Dubai Airport
Zurich Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Right now, C$265 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$510. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to MCT by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
From Muscat International Airport, Muscat is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Muscat based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you want to visit Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to MCT sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many places in Oman waiting to be discovered after you've seen Muscat. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
As Suwayq is another essential stop in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No trip is complete without seeing Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.