Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Muscat Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Muscat is one hour ahead of Jeddah and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from JED to MCT start at 01:25 — the first with Oman Air. The last departure is at 19:45 with Oman Air. Overall, there are 37 weekly Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your JED to MCT flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Muscat (and then seeing more of Oman!) is easy with Oman Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Oman Air on this route.
With 77.04% of its services landing on schedule, Oman Air is the most punctual carrier operating JED to MCT flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between JED and MCT include:
Riyadh Airport
Dammam Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Muscat Airport (MCT)
ر.ق. 581 is currently the best price for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 979. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JED to MCT if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from JED to MCT is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport.
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jeddah Airport, 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Jeddah Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near JED:
Arriving at Muscat Airport (MCT)
Consider booking a hotel near MCT if you're catching a late Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Muscat Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Muscat Airport around two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Muscat Airport (MCT)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Muscat. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Jeddah Airport to Muscat Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC to 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JED to MCT around that time if you like cooler conditions.
