Flying from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Muscat Airport to Zayed International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, which is the same as Muscat.
Each week, there are 28 Muscat Airport to Zayed International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, opt for the 04:25 Etihad Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 23:20 with Etihad Airways.
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 board your MCT to AUH flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Etihad Airways is your ticket to exploring Abu Dhabi (and perhaps some other great corners of the United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Muscat Airport to Zayed International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Etihad Airways.
Etihad Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MCT to AUH flights, with 94.07% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat Airport to Zayed International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MCT and AUH:
Hamad International Airport
Dammam Airport
Bahrain Airport
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
Of the flights that depart from Muscat Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Muscat Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MCT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Muscat Airport to Zayed International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
If you're coming in on a late Muscat Airport to Zayed International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AUH:
Travel at your own pace with a Zayed International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and discover more of Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Zayed International Airport at least a few weeks in advance to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
December is the busiest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Zayed International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Abu Dhabi in May.
Book your flight from Muscat Airport to Zayed International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MCT to AUH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Sharjah is another standout destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without a visit to Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
