Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Satwari Airport (IXJ): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your MCT to IXJ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Satwari Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stopover on the MCT to IXJ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Satwari Airport (IXJ)
At the moment, ر.ق. 354 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Satwari Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 826. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from MCT to IXJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Satwari Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MCT to IXJ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to Satwari Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MCT land at their destination as scheduled 85.46% of the time.
Muscat International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MCT? If you're catching an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Satwari Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Satwari Airport (IXJ)
Consider booking a hotel close to IXJ if you're catching a late Muscat International Airport to Satwari Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Satwari Airport (IXJ) to central Jammu
From Satwari Airport, Jammu is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Satwari Airport (IXJ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Satwari Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Jammu in April.
Book your flight from Muscat International Airport to Satwari Airport for June if you want to go to Jammu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 41ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCT to IXJ in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of India
Jammu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres south-east of Jammu, a trip to Ludhiana will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Urban State phase 1 Park, New Model Town PARK and Om Park.
Any journey through India wouldn't be complete without a stop in Gorakhpur. Sahid Satpal Singh Park Gorakhpur is a highlight in this destination, which is about 370 kilometres south of Jammu.