Traveling from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
The timezone in Muscat is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Aqaba.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AQJ to MCT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from King Hussein International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Many passengers pass through Queen Alia International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
$218 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Hussein International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Return flights start from $418. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from AQJ to MCT, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from King Hussein International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from AQJ to MCT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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 King Hussein International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Handy information about King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)
King Hussein International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from AQJ touch down on schedule 89.06% of the time.
To get to King Hussein International Airport from central Aqaba, it takes around 15 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from King Hussein International Airport to Muscat International Airport? ENG-Murjan Apartment and Aqaba Recreational Center are close to AQJ. They're a particularly good choice if you're taking off early.
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're landing on a late King Hussein International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MCT:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Muscat International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Muscat and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from the center of Muscat. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from King Hussein International Airport to Muscat International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Muscat. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from King Hussein International Airport to Muscat International Airport for June if you'd like to visit 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 AQJ to MCT around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Oman
You've done Muscat, now it's time to explore other corners of Oman. Travel about 193 kilometers north-west to Sohar to tick off its leading attractions. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
As Suwayq is another sought-after destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometers west of Muscat. No trip is complete without experiencing Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.
