Flying from Alexandria to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Alexandria.
Your flight from Alexandria to MCT won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Alexandria
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Alexandria to MCT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
HBE is about 48 kilometres from central Alexandria. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Borg El Arab Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Alexandria to Muscat International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Borg El Arab Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Have a late flight from Alexandria to Muscat International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near MCT and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Alexandria to Muscat International Airport flight.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Muscat. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alexandria to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
166 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Alexandria to Muscat International Airport. A return flight starts at 294 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Alexandria to MCT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Alexandria to Muscat International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Alexandria to MCT.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Alexandria to Muscat International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Alexandria to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Alexandria to Muscat International Airport (MCT). January is the busiest month to visit Muscat. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in September.
When booking your Alexandria to MCT plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Alexandria to Muscat International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Muscat
Start your Muscat trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Alexandria to Muscat International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of things to do in Muscat when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Beach followed by Wadi Shabib and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Oman you should also see. About 177 kilometres northwest of Muscat, a trip to Sohar will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Sohar Fort, Al-Ruheili Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Grand Masjid Suhar.
If you want to check out another corner of Oman, head for As Suwayq, about 88 kilometres west of Muscat. As Suwayq Castle, Wall Almanawrah and Masjid Alabrar are the start of reasons to visit.