London to Muscat flights

How long is the flight from London to Muscat?

The flight duration on a direct flight path from London to Muscat is seven hours and 10 minutes.

What are the most common stopovers?

It's not necessary to take a connecting flight from London to Muscat, but you can often find excellent deals with stopovers for cities such as Istanbul, Bahrain, and Frankfurt.

What documentation do I need to fly to Muscat from London?

You'll need at least six months of validity left on your passport from your date of entry into Oman. You'll also need to apply for an e-visa in advance, through the online Royal Oman Police portal.

Is there a time change from London to Muscat?

Muscat is four hours ahead of London.

You'll have many options when it comes to airlines, with several direct providers and others offering connections through their home country airports. Here are just a few of the choices:

• British Airways, the UK flag carrier.
• Oman Air, Oman's national airline.
• Emirates, Dubai-based airline famous for superb service.
• Etihad, another excellent Middle Eastern airline.
• Turkish Airlines, with connections through Istanbul.
• Pegasus, a low-cost Turkish alternative.
• Lufthansa, the German national carrier offering connections through Frankfurt.

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• January is an excellent time to visit Muscat, with mid-20s°C temperatures by day, and balmy nights offering a delightful escape from the northern winter.
• March is warmer, pushing into the 30s°C, and is excellent for heading to the nearby beaches.
• November is similarly warm and also outside of the high season, so it can be one of the cheapest times to go.

The majority of flights to Muscat will depart from Heathrow, with many also leaving from Gatwick.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow is Europe's second-busiest airport, located 15 miles west of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By Tube – around 45 minutes on the Piccadilly line.
• By train – Heathrow Express will zip you to the airport from London Paddington in as little as 15 to 30 minutes.
• By taxi – at least 30 or 40 minutes, possibly longer at peak times.
• By coach – typically 35 minutes, departing from Victoria Coach Station.

Services: open round the clock and offering unlimited free Wi-Fi, so you can browse and stream to your heart's content before the flight. There's also a large selection of shops and eateries. You'll find baby changing facilities and outdoor smoking zones outside.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is easily reached southward from Central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train – Gatwick Express, departing from London Victoria Station and taking around 30 minutes.
• By taxi – about an hour, possibly more depending on the time of day, when departing from Central London.
• By coach – around 90 minutes from Central London, departing from Victoria Coach Station.

Services: open 24/7 and with 90 minutes free Wi-Fi. There are also a wide number of retail and food outlets here, and baby changing and outdoor smoking areas.

Muscat International Airport is Oman's major international hub.

Useful information about Muscat International Airport

Muscat International Airport is located about 8 miles west of Muscat's city centre.

How to get to the airport:

• By taxi – about 15 to 20 minutes to the centre of Muscat.
• By coach – the 1B service will take you to the centre of Muscat in around an hour. It departs every 30 minutes during the day.
• By shuttle bus – a number of companies offer shuttle services directly to and from your accommodation with prior booking.

Services: Open 24/7. You can access free Wi-Fi when presenting your boarding pass to the information desks close to the duty-free area. There's a good selection of shops and restaurants. Smoking is available in the lounge opposite gates 1-10 in international departures, with a small fee to enter.

• See the incredible Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
• Admire the colourful architecture of the Al Alam Palace, the Sultan's ceremonial palace.
• Learn more about the history and culture of Oman at the new National Museum.
• Pick up authentic local goods and get into the spirit of haggling at the Mutrah Souq.