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

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 am and lands at 4:35 am
• Latest: departs at 6:55 pm and lands at 9:30 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Muscat to Riyadh.

A nonstop flight from Muscat to Riyadh takes 2h 35m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Muscat to Riyadh range from $282 to $383, with an average of $324 over the past 12 months. Anything below $282 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $208 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $325 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Muscat to Riyadh flights, with 33% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and morning flights for 1%.

One-way fares from Muscat to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $36 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Alamo
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• GREEN MOTION

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Riyadh route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Muscat to Riyadh. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $417, a difference of $120.

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 Riyadh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Oman Air
• Salam Air

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 5h 28m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) and 6h 34m 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.

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.