Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat is two hours ahead of Sharm El Sheikh and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SSH to MCT flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Muscat International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SSH and MCT:
Queen Alia International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Cairo International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
RM870 is the lowest price for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM1,685. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SSH to MCT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Muscat International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SSH to MCT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Of all flights departing from Sharm El Sheikh Airport, 65.11% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near SSH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Book a hotel close to MCT if you're taking a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Muscat. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you'd like to explore Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SSH to MCT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Oman you'll want to see. About 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.
As Suwayq is another well-known destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No trip is complete without visiting Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
