Flying from Houston to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Houston to Muscat International Airport (MCT). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.
Muscat is nine hours ahead of Houston. Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat, which follows the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to MCT, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Houston to MCT that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IAH and MCT include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
IAH is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
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78.42% of flights that leave from George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on schedule.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
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The majority of flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Consider booking a hotel close to MCT if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Muscat International Airport. Settle into one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Fast-track 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 usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Houston to Muscat International Airport flight.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Central Muscat is around 10 kilometres from Muscat International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
RM1,791 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Muscat International Airport. Return flights start at RM4,223. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Houston to MCT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Houston to Muscat International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Houston to Muscat International Airport (MCT). July is the peak month for travel to Muscat. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Houston to MCT plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Muscat International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Muscat
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Muscat right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Houston to Muscat International Airport:
Beach and Wadi Shabib are just two of the major attractions to add to your Muscat travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sheikh Khalili Mosque.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Oman you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a trip to Sohar will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Sohar Fort, Al-Ruheili Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Grand Masjid Suhar.
Around 88 kilometres west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another favourite stop in Oman. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق, As Suwayq Castle and Wall Almanawrah.
