Travelling from Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to Muscat Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat is three hours ahead of Casablanca and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your CMN to MCT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mohammed V Airport to Muscat Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CMN and MCT include:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Kuwait Airport
Handy information about Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
71% of flights taking off from Mohammed V Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Mohammed V Airport from central Casablanca, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CMN? If you're catching an early flight from Mohammed V Airport to Muscat Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Muscat Airport (MCT)
If you're getting in on a late Mohammed V Airport to Muscat Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near MCT:
Go where the road takes you with a Muscat Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and experience more of Muscat and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Muscat Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Muscat Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of Muscat. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat Airport (MCT)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Mohammed V Airport to Muscat Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Muscat. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Mohammed V Airport to Muscat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMN to MCT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.