Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA): what you need to know
Vijayawada's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Vijayawada one hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MCT to VGA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Vijayawada Airport. These are the top stopovers between MCT and VGA:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Right now, ر.ق. 468 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Vijayawada Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,000. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MCT to VGA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport to Vijayawada Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from MCT to VGA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Vijayawada Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that depart MCT arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MCT? If you're catching an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Vijayawada Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Book a hotel near VGA if you're taking a late Muscat International Airport to Vijayawada Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to central Vijayawada
Vijayawada Airport to central Vijayawada has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Vijayawada Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Vijayawada. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Vijayawada is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Muscat International Airport to Vijayawada Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCT to VGA in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of India
Vijayawada is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres south of Vijayawada, a visit to Chennai will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
Hyderabad is another sought-after destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Vijayawada. No trip is complete without experiencing Charminar, Golconda Fort and GOLKONDA FORT.
