Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London is four hours behind Muscat and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MCT to LGW flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between MCT and LGW include:
Zurich Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Right now, C$230 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Muscat International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$451. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MCT to LGW, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Muscat International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MCT to LGW.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Muscat International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
85.46% of flights departing from Muscat International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from MCT.
Muscat International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MCT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Muscat International Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider booking a hotel close to LGW if you have a late Muscat International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience more of London and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, go to London in January.
Before locking in your flight from Muscat International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to LGW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. No visit is complete without checking out Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.