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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairo to Muscat:

• Earliest: departs at 1:15 am and lands at 4:59 am
• Latest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 10:49 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 44m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Muscat:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Cairo to Muscat takes 3h 44m, covering 1,711 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Cairo to Muscat range from $331 to $488, with an average of $394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $331 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $394 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $320 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to $396 for nonstop.

Air Arabia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Oman Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cairo to Muscat flights are:

• Air Arabia: 79% on time
• Oman Air: 61% on time
• Egyptair: 59% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 63% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $1–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and Oman Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Muscat flights, with 33% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and morning flights for 1%.

One-way fares from Cairo to Muscat are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $215, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Muscat Seeb Airport (MCT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Dollar
• Europcar
• Budget
• Rental24

Flights from Cairo to Muscat usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cairo to Muscat route, 37% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Cairo to Muscat most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Cairo to Muscat. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $378 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $449, a difference of $71.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Muscat. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Oman Air
• Egyptair

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 16m, compared with 8h 52m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 11h 55m via Sharjah (SHJ).

Muscat is 1 hour ahead of Cairo (Gulf Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Oman Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Arabia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.