292 € Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Muscat

Compare Istanbul to Muscat flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Muscat

Book the best Muscat fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Istanbul to Muscat

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 292 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Muscat

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Muscat flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Muscat

Istanbul to Muscat: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Muscat below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Muscat.

Istanbul to Muscat: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found292 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week49

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Muscat: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Muscat is 292 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Muscat.
Turkish Airlines, Oman Air and ANA (All Nippon Airways) fly direct from Istanbul to Muscat.
As of July 2026, there are 49 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Muscat.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Muscat is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Muscat but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Muscat is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Muscat.

Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Muscat Airport (MCT): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.

  • Muscat is one hour ahead of Istanbul and observes the UTC+4 timezone.

  • Take your pick of 14 weekly Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport flights. The 01:20 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:20.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your IST to MCT flight.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if your schedule allows.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and MCT:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Zayed International Airport

    • Bahrain Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Muscat Airport (MCT)

  • 157 € is currently the best price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport flight. Return flights start from 292 €. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to MCT.

  • Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from IST to MCT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Arriving at Muscat Airport (MCT)

  • Consider booking a hotel close to MCT if you're catching a late Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Muscat Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Muscat and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Muscat Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Muscat Airport (MCT) to central Muscat

  • From Muscat Airport, Muscat is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Muscat Airport (MCT)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Muscat. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Muscat Airport for June if you want to go to Muscat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from IST to MCT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.