Flying from Rome to Muscat International Airport (MCT): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Rome to Muscat International Airport (MCT). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the two main airports in Rome.
The average time for a direct Rome to Muscat International Airport flight is 6 hours 25 minutes.
Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is three hours ahead of Rome.
Choose from 4 direct services every week between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Muscat International Airport (MCT). This is the busiest route, with Oman Air offering a 8:30pm departure from FCO to MCT.
Your flight from Rome to MCT won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can jump on a direct flight from Rome to Muscat International Airport (MCT) departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When jetting out of FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Muscat International Airport with Oman Air.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Oman Air between FCO and MCT.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Rome to MCT departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
70.57% of flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). It's a key transfer point for flights from Rome to Muscat International Airport (MCT) out of Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Rome to MCT flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.18%.
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you have a late flight from Rome to Muscat International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MCT:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Rome to Muscat International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Muscat. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
$131 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Muscat International Airport. A return flight starts from $363. These prices can change based on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Rome to MCT, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Rome to Muscat International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
April is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Muscat International Airport (MCT), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Muscat based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your Rome to MCT flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Muscat International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC.
More about Muscat
Start your Muscat trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Muscat International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Beach and Wadi Shabib are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Muscat must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Sheikh Khalili Mosque.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Oman waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a trip to Sohar will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Sohar Fort, Al-Ruheili Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Grand Masjid Suhar.
As Suwayq is another standout destination in Oman and is around 88 kilometres west of Muscat. No trip is complete without experiencing Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق, As Suwayq Castle and Wall Almanawrah.
