Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 7 hours ahead of Muscat.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from MCT to Melbourne.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from MCT to Melbourne. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
When travelling to Australia for tourism purposes, you will need an e-visa if you have a passport from Oman. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the length and purpose of your trip. Always check the latest guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne.
Travelling from central Muscat to MCT takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 7 miles in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near MCT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Melbourne
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne is £224. The cheapest price for a return flight is £480. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MCT to Melbourne. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 15 miles from the centre of Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 42 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 35 miles from Avalon Airport (AVV).
The journey will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
There are some welcoming places to rest your head within a quick drive of AVV. Get into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from MCT to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne for January to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from MCT to Melbourne sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Melbourne right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Muscat International Airport to Melbourne:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are attractions you won't want to skip in Melbourne.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
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