Traveling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, making Muscat three hours ahead of Madrid.
To ensure you catch your MAD to MCT flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Muscat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MAD and MCT include:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
$128 is the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Return flights start at $288. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to MCT, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Muscat International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MAD to MCT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights leaving from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 11 miles from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Muscat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and find adventure across Muscat and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Muscat International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
From Muscat International Airport, Muscat is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Muscat International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Muscat based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you want to visit Muscat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 84ºF and 100ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 61ºF and 77ºF. Search for cheap tickets from MAD to MCT sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many cities in Oman waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Muscat. Around 120 miles away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
Around 60 miles west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another essential stop in Oman. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
