Flying from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat is one hour 30 minutes behind Vadodara and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BDQ to MCT flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Vadodara Airport to Muscat International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BDQ and MCT include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
C$151 is the best price for a one-way Vadodara Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$383. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BDQ to MCT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Vadodara Airport to Muscat International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BDQ to MCT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Vadodara Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Of the departures from Vadodara Airport, 70.74% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Vadodara Airport from central Vadodara, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near BDQ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vadodara Airport to Muscat International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vadodara Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Pick up a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Muscat International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport to central Muscat has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The quietest month for a flight from Vadodara Airport to Muscat International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Muscat based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Vadodara Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you want to go to Muscat during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BDQ to MCT around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Oman waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north-west of Muscat, a trip to Sohar will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
Around 97 kilometres west of Muscat, As Suwayq is another essential stop in Oman. Experience major highlights starting with Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.