Flying from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Washington DC is nine hours behind Muscat and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MCT to IAD flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MCT and IAD include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Right now, $1,185 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,575. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MCT to IAD, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Muscat Airport to Washington Dulles Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from MCT to IAD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Muscat Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
Of all flights leaving Muscat Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Central Muscat to Muscat Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Muscat Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MCT:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Muscat Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt to explore Washington DC and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Washington Dulles Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Muscat Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Washington DC in February.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Muscat Airport to Washington Dulles Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to IAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without seeing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.