Traveling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Muscat one hour ahead of Addis Ababa.
Flights from ADD to MCT start from 22:20 — the earliest with Ethiopian Airlines. The last departure is at 22:30 with Ethiopian Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of nine weekly Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ADD to MCT flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Traveling to Muscat (and then exploring more of Oman!) is easy with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
With a dependable 96.49% of services arriving as scheduled, Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ADD to MCT flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ADD and MCT:
Dubai Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Right now, $207 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $389. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ADD to MCT, book your journey five months ahead of your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ADD to MCT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
When it comes to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport's on-time performance, 67.14% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Addis Ababa Bole International Airport from central Addis Ababa, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city center.
Catching an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near ADD:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Consider booking a hotel near MCT if you're on a late Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Muscat and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Muscat International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is approximately 7 miles from central Muscat. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Muscat in April.
Book your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you'd like to go to Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 84ºF and 100ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from ADD to MCT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 61ºF and 77ºF on average.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many places in Oman waiting to be discovered once you've seen Muscat. Around 120 miles away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Oman, consider As Suwayq, roughly 60 miles west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are key reasons to visit.
