Travelling from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport (MCT) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Book a direct flight from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 54 minutes.
Muscat is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul. Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
With 29 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Muscat International Airport (MCT) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:55. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from IST to MCT is with Oman Air at 22:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to MCT.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport (MCT) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Book your direct flight from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from IST.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Istanbul to MCT. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is roughly 48 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) offers direct flights from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport (MCT).
SalamAir has direct flights from Istanbul to MCT out of SAW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and MCT include:
Trabzon Airport (TZX)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 57 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Istanbul to MCT? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Muscat. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 51 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport from ر.ق. 270 or travel return from just ر.ق. 540. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To secure cheap tickets from Istanbul to MCT, book your trip 1 month before your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
April is the quietest time to travel to Muscat. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Muscat. The warmest month is June. Book your flights from Istanbul to MCT during then and you can expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 38ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Muscat
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Muscat International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Muscat:
Al Ansab Natural Reserve and Airport Heights Trail are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Muscat itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Falaj Al Sham Park.
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