Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat is two hours ahead of Sofia and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your SOF to MCT flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sofia Airport to Muscat International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SOF and MCT:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Right now, ر.ق. 346 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 857. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SOF to MCT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport to Muscat International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SOF to MCT.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the departures from Sofia Airport, 66.73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SOF. Whether you have an early flight from Sofia Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sofia Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Muscat International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Muscat's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
From Muscat International Airport, Muscat is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sofia Airport to Muscat International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Muscat in April.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you want to explore Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 38ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to MCT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Oman you should also see. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a trip to Sohar will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
If there's time to check out another side of Oman, head for As Suwayq, about 97 kilometres west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are key highlights.
