Travelling from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport (MCT) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is 11 hours ahead of Vancouver. Muscat International Airport is located in Muscat.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to MCT, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 33 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Vancouver to MCT? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your vacation officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MCT:
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Muscat. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 51 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport, C$537 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just C$1,217. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Vancouver to MCT, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are marked in green, making it easy to find a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Muscat, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Vancouver to MCT in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Muscat
After locking in your flight from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Muscat:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Muscat is to visit its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Al Ansab Natural Reserve, Airport Heights Trail and Falaj Al Sham Park.
Complete your Muscat trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Vancouver to Muscat International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Muscat. Check out the deals and easily compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
