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Among airlines operating Muscat to Cairo flights:

• Oman Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Oman Air
• Egyptair
• Air Arabia

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $349 round-trip via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared to $394 for nonstop.

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 Oman Air and Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 13% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Muscat to Cairo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $371 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $419, a difference of $48. 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 Cairo route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Muscat to Cairo flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum and Cairo International Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 7:00 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 3:35 am.

The flight takes about 4h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $393. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Muscat to Cairo takes 4h 30m, 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.

One-way fares from Muscat to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $166, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Oman Air: 87% on time
• Air Arabia: 64% on time
• Egyptair: 44% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 74% of the time on average.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 26m, compared with 7h 41m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 7h 45m via Sharjah (SHJ).

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

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Muscat to Cairo range from $329 to $496, with an average of $393 over the past 12 months. Anything below $329 counts as a good deal.