Flying from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport is 6 hours 20 minutes.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket three hours ahead of Muscat.
Every week, there are 12 Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your MCT to HKT flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Phuket (and then seeing more of Thailand!) is easy with Oman Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Oman Air on this route.
Oman Air is the most punctual carrier offering MCT to HKT flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MCT and HKT include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Mumbai Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
RM698 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Return flights start at RM1,355. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from MCT to HKT by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
79% of flights departing from Muscat Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Muscat Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MCT:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Book a hotel close to HKT if you're taking a late Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Phuket Airport rental car and explore Phuket and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Phuket Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the most popular month for flights from Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Phuket in March.
Lock in your flight from Muscat Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you'd like to go to Phuket during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MCT to HKT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Thailand is home to plenty of other interesting places to put on your itinerary, such as Surat Thani. About 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket, visit top attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park while you're here.
Looking for other well-known places to visit in Thailand? Set out 177 kilometres east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is a highlight in the area.
