Traveling from Muscat Airport (MCT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
London is four hours behind Muscat and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from 12 weekly Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 14:05 departure with Oman Air is the earliest flight you can take. Oman Air operates the latest service of the day at 14:15.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MCT to LHR flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Flying into London (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Oman Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Oman Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
Oman Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MCT to LHR flights, with 84.27% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MCT and LHR:
Dubai Airport
Zayed International Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is $193. A round-trip ticket is currently $471. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCT to LHR.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MCT to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Muscat Airport, 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Muscat Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near MCT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reserve a hotel close to LHR if you're catching a late Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a London Heathrow Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 24 kilometers from central London. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, go to London in March.
Lock in your flight from Muscat Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCT to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometers north-west to Manchester to tick off its leading attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Birmingham is another favorite destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometers north-west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
