Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 8 hours 5 minutes.
London is four hours behind Muscat and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Every week, there are ten Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, opt for the 14:05 Oman Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 14:15 with Oman Air.
To ensure you get on your MCT to LHR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with Oman Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Oman Air.
With 68.85% of its services arriving as scheduled, Oman Air is the most punctual carrier offering MCT to LHR flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCT and LHR include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is C$220. A return plane ticket is currently C$480. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MCT to LHR, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MCT to LHR.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that depart MCT arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MCT? If you've booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Booking your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Muscat International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to LHR in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here 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. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.