Traveling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat is two hours ahead of Athens and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ATH to MCT flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATH and MCT:
Bahrain International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Right now, AED 582 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 1,245. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to MCT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Muscat International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ATH to MCT by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights leaving Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MCT if you're catching a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Muscat International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Muscat's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Muscat International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
From Muscat International Airport, Muscat is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Muscat International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Muscat in April.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Muscat International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to MCT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Oman just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometers north-west of Muscat, a visit to Sohar will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Oman, consider As Suwayq, about 97 kilometers west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are the start of reasons to visit.
