Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is six hours behind Gold Coast.
Give yourself enough time to catch your OOL to MCT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Currently, RM1,387 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,856. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from OOL to MCT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Muscat International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from OOL to MCT.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
Of all flights departing from Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% land on time at their destination.
To get to Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near OOL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Book a hotel near MCT if you're on a late Gold Coast Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Muscat International Airport rental car and discover Muscat and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks in advance.
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 drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Muscat. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you'd like to go to Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to MCT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Oman just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a visit to Sohar will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
As Suwayq is another well-known destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No journey is complete without dropping by Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
