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Only Oman Air operates flights between Muscat and Chennai.

Flights from Muscat to Chennai usually depart from Muscat Seeb (MCT) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

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
• Hahn Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Salam Air: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Chennai.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $232 round-trip via Sharjah (SHJ), compared to $283 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 3% of one-stop connections

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Muscat to Chennai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $281 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $364, a difference of $83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Muscat to Chennai flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:30 am and lands at 5:15 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 am and lands at 1:05 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $302. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Muscat to Chennai takes 3h 45m, covering 1,607 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 Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Sharjah (SHJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 32m, compared with 7h 23m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and 7h 53m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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

Round-trip flights from Muscat to Chennai range from $253 to $380, with an average of $302 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.