Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, making Muscat eight hours ahead of Durham.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RDU to MCT flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Many travellers pass through London Heathrow Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight is ر.ق. 2,113. A round-trip ticket is currently ر.ق. 3,917. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RDU to MCT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Muscat International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RDU to MCT.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU reach their destination on time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Muscat International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Consider booking a hotel close to MCT if you're on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and discover Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport to central Muscat has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Muscat. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to MCT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Oman
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As Suwayq is another standout destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No journey is complete without seeing Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
