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

• Etihad Airways
• Oman Air

Flights from Muscat to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Muscat Seeb (MCT) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Oman Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Muscat to Abu Dhabi.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $143 round-trip, compared to $292 via a layover through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $10–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Oman Air and Thai Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Most connecting flights from Muscat to Abu Dhabi pass through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Muscat to Abu Dhabi route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $121 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $162, a difference of $41. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Muscat to Abu Dhabi route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Muscat to Abu Dhabi flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Al Wahda Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 am and lands at 6:35 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 1:00 am.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

A nonstop flight from Muscat to Abu Dhabi takes 1h 10m, covering 236 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.

One-way fares from Muscat to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $350, which is 321% above the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Muscat to Abu Dhabi range from $113 to $196, with an average of $144 over the past 12 months. Anything below $113 counts as a good deal.