Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat's timezone is UTC+4, making Muscat three hours ahead of Rome.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to MCT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Muscat International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FCO and MCT:
Dubai Airport
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Muscat International Airport flight is $199. A round-trip fare right now is $491. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from FCO to MCT, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Muscat International Airport.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Muscat International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near FCO:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MCT instead:
Grab a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport to the centre of Muscat has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Muscat. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Muscat is June, with temperatures ranging between 29ºC (84ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Muscat International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FCO to MCT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Oman
You've visited Muscat, now it's time to discover other parts of Oman. Travel around 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to tick off its top sights. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
As Suwayq is another favourite destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No trip is complete without experiencing Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.