Traveling from Perth Airport (PER) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is four hours behind Perth.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PER to MCT flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Muscat International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PER and MCT include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
$263 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $642. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PER to MCT if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Perth Airport to Muscat International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from PER to MCT.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
Of the flights that depart from Perth Airport, 73.04% land on time at their destination.
To reach Perth Airport from central Perth, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near PER. Whether you're catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're coming in on a late Perth Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MCT:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and discover Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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.
Traveling by public transport takes about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Muscat International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Muscat in April.
Lock in your flight from Perth Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you want to explore Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 84ºF and 100ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from PER to MCT in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 61ºF and 77ºF on average.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Oman you should also see. Around 120 miles north-west of Muscat, a visit to Sohar will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
As Suwayq is another favorite destination in Oman and is around 60 miles west of Muscat. No trip is complete without a visit to Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
