Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Muscat nine hours ahead of Houston.
Your IAH to MCT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Muscat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IAH and MCT include:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
$1,045 is the best price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,803. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from IAH to MCT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Muscat International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAH to MCT.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Muscat International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
78.42% of flights that take off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near IAH? If you've booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Muscat International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and discover Muscat and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Muscat International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport to central Muscat has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Muscat. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with the temperature ranging between 29ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to MCT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of Oman
You've done Muscat, now it's time to explore other parts of Oman. Journey about 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to check off its must-visit sights. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
As Suwayq is another sought-after destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No journey is complete without experiencing Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
