Traveling from Madinah Airport (MED) to Muscat Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Madinah Airport to Muscat Airport.
Muscat is one hour ahead of Madinah and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from MED to MCT start from 00:50 — the first with Oman Air. The last departure is at 18:00 with Oman Air. In total, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Madinah Airport to Muscat Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your MED to MCT flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a peak month such as September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SalamAir offers direct flights from Madinah Airport to Muscat Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if time allows.
SalamAir is the top choice for travelers on this route.
Oman Air tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MED to MCT flights, with 83.61% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madinah Airport to Muscat Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MED and MCT:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
74% of flights that depart Madinah Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Madinah Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Madinah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Madinah Airport to Muscat Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MED:
Arriving at Muscat Airport (MCT)
Reserve a hotel close to MCT if you have a late Madinah Airport to Muscat Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Muscat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Muscat and beyond.
Booking your ride from Muscat Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Muscat Airport (MCT)
August is the most popular month for flights from Madinah Airport to Muscat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Muscat in May.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Madinah Airport to Muscat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MED to MCT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.


