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

• Earliest: departs at 1:30 am and lands at 7:02 am
• Latest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 6:32 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 32m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Muscat to Istanbul Airport.

A nonstop flight from Muscat to Istanbul Airport takes 5h 32m, covering 2,093 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 Muscat to Istanbul Airport range from $291 to $447, with an average of $357 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $357 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $268 round-trip via Sharjah (SHJ), compared to $370 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $9–$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 Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

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

One-way fares from Muscat to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

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

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Muscat to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Muscat Seeb (MCT) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Muscat to Istanbul Airport route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Muscat to Istanbul Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $300 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $416, a difference of $116.

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 Muscat and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Oman Air

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 03m, compared with 9h 04m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 9h 21m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Muscat to Istanbul Airport flights:

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

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

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
• Turkish Airlines: 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.