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✈️ Cheap flights to Oman
Compare fares to Oman from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Muscat Intl (MCT). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Oman
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCT | Muscat Intl | Muscat/Seeb | Main |
| OHS | Suhar Intl | Suhar | Main |
| DQM | Duqm Intl | Duqm | Main |
| SLL | Salalah Intl | Salalah | Main |
| KHS | Khasab | Khasab | Regional |
Muscat International Airport is the main gateway, with Salalah also receiving international flights. Land borders connect Oman to the United Arab Emirates, and buses run between Muscat and Dubai.
📅 Best time to fly to Oman
Best: October to March – sunny, warm days ideal for wadis, desert camping and mountain hikes.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and late September – hot but quieter; July to September is ideal for Salalah's monsoon season.
Avoid: May to August in the north – intense heat makes outdoor activities very challenging.
Weather by month in Muscat
- 25°Jan⛅
- 26°Feb⛅
- 29°Mar⛅
- 34°Apr☀️
- 39°May☀️
- 40°Jun☀️
- 38°Jul☀️
- 36°Aug☀️
- 36°Sep☀️
- 34°Oct☀️
- 30°Nov☀️
- 27°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Oman
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Muscat | 5,832 km | 7 h 40 min | |
| New York → Muscat | 11,323 km | 14 h 20 min | |
| Los Angeles → Muscat | 13,607 km | 17 h 05 min* | |
| Chicago → Muscat | 11,936 km | 15 h 05 min | |
| Miami → Muscat | 12,942 km | 16 h 15 min | |
| San Francisco → Muscat | 13,207 km | 16 h 35 min* | |
| Toronto → Muscat | 11,390 km | 14 h 25 min | |
| Paris → Muscat | 5,578 km | 7 h 25 min | |
| Frankfurt → Muscat | 5,179 km | 6 h 55 min | |
| Dubai → Muscat | 348 km | 1 h 05 min | |
| Delhi → Muscat | 1,955 km | 3 h 00 min | |
| Mumbai → Muscat | 1,590 km | 2 h 35 min | |
| Singapore → Muscat | 5,505 km | 7 h 20 min | |
| Sydney → Muscat | 11,695 km | 14 h 45 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Oman
- Muscat – A graceful capital with the Grand Mosque, Mutrah Souq, museums and beaches.
- Nizwa – A former capital famous for its fort, souq and Friday livestock market.
- Jebel Akhdar – Cooler mountain air, terraced rose gardens and dramatic canyon views.
- Wahiba Sands – Huge dunes, Bedouin hospitality and desert camps.
- Sur – A traditional dhow-building town close to Ras al Jinz turtle reserve.
- Salalah – Frankincense heritage, beaches and lush summer monsoon landscapes.
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Flights to Oman: questions
What is the main airport in Oman?
The main international airport is Muscat Intl (MCT) in Muscat. Other airports with scheduled flights include Suhar (OHS), Duqm (DQM), Salalah (SLL).
How long is the flight from London to Oman?
A nonstop flight from London to Muscat covers about 5,832 km and takes around 7 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Oman?
October to March – sunny, warm days ideal for wadis, desert camping and mountain hikes.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Oman?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and late September – hot but quieter; July to September is ideal for Salalah's monsoon season.
Do I need a visa to fly to Oman?
It depends on your passport. See our Oman visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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