Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is seven hours ahead of Muscat and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your MCT to MEL flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MCT and MEL:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $658. A return fare is currently $1,265. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MCT to MEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MCT to MEL.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MCT make it to their destination as scheduled 85.46% of the time.
Muscat International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MCT? If you're catching an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're arriving on a late Muscat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MEL:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Melbourne. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MCT to MEL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its top attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.