Travelling from Houston to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Houston.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Houston to MCT.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Houston to MCT that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAH and MCT include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Muscat International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights leaving Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to MCT flight:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Have a late flight from Houston to Muscat International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MCT and shut your eyes sooner:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Houston to Muscat International Airport flight.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Muscat. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
At the moment, $1,121 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Muscat International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,174. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Houston to MCT, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. March is the quietest month to go to Muscat. August is when most people book flights from Houston to Muscat International Airport (MCT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Houston to MCT plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC to 38ºC.
January has temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Muscat International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Muscat
After booking your flight from Houston to Muscat International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Muscat:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Wadi Shabib, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve are leading attractions which should feature on every Muscat itinerary.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Oman you should also see. Around 177 kilometres northwest of Muscat, a trip to Sohar will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Sohar Fort, Sultan Qaboos Grand Masjid Suhar and Sohar Beach.
Next stop? Journey to As Suwayq. It's about 88 kilometres west of Muscat and is known for highlights including As Suwayq Castle and Sultan Qaboos Mosque, Suwaiq.