Travelling from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat is one hour 30 minutes behind Vijayawada and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your VGA to MCT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
$256 is the best price for a one-way Vijayawada Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Return flights start from $573. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from VGA to MCT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Vijayawada Airport to Muscat International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
Of the departures from Vijayawada Airport, 77.4% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vijayawada Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Vijayawada. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near VGA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vijayawada Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Vijayawada Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and experience more of Muscat and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
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.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vijayawada Airport to Muscat International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Muscat in April.
Book your flight from Vijayawada Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you want to visit Muscat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 29ºC and 38ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VGA to MCT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Oman
Sohar is just one of the many places in Oman waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Muscat. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
As Suwayq is another standout 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.
