Travelling from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Muscat Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport.
Manila is four hours ahead of Muscat and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from seven weekly Muscat Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. The 09:10 departure with Oman Air is the earliest flight you can take. Oman Air operates the last service of the day at 09:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your MCT to MNL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Oman Air offers direct flights from Muscat Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Manila — and maybe even more of the Philippines if you have time.
Oman Air has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 75.41% of services landing on schedule, Oman Air is the most punctual carrier offering MCT to MNL flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MCT and MNL include:
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Muscat Airport, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Muscat Airport from central Muscat, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MCT? If you're boarding an early flight from Muscat Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Consider booking a hotel close to MNL if you have a late Muscat Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and chase adventure across Manila and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Muscat Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the most popular month to visit Manila. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Manila is May, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Muscat Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCT to MNL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the Philippines
Manila has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the Philippines just waiting to be explored. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a trip to Quezon City will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
Taguig is another sought-after destination in the Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No journey is complete without experiencing The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.
