Travelling from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat is one hour ahead of Erbil and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your EBL to MCT flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Erbil International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between EBL and MCT:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Currently, ر.ق. 786 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Erbil International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,628. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EBL to MCT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Erbil International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from EBL to MCT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Erbil International Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Erbil International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from EBL arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.68% of the time.
Erbil International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Erbil. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Erbil International Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near EBL:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're coming in on a late Erbil International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near MCT:
Pick up a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Muscat International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport to the centre of Muscat has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Erbil International Airport to Muscat International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Muscat in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Erbil International Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EBL to MCT in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Oman just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a visit to Sohar will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in Oman, consider As Suwayq, roughly 97 kilometres west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are highlights.