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

• Oman Air
• Salam Air
• SAUDIA

Flights from Muscat to Riyadh usually depart from Muscat Seeb (MCT) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

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
• SAUDIA: 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 Riyadh.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $217 round-trip via Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), compared to $326 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$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 SAUDIA and Oman Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 3% 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 19% on the Muscat to Riyadh route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $365, a difference of $68. 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 Riyadh route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Muscat to Riyadh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and morning flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Olaya, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre and Kingdom Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:45 am and lands at 4:13 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 10:58 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

A nonstop flight from Muscat to Riyadh takes 2h 28m, covering 735 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.

Night 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 Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 23m, compared with 5h 59m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 7h 03m via Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM).

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

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Sixt
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Final Rentals
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Muscat to Riyadh range from $283 to $362, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $283 counts as a good deal.