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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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Muscat to Chennai.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £174 return via Sharjah (SHJ), compared with £212 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£75 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 £210 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £272, a difference of £62. 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% 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 01:30 and lands at 05:15
• Latest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 13:05.

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 £226. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £126, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Sharjah (SHJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 32m, compared to 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.

Return flights from Muscat to Chennai range from £189 to £284, with an average of £226 over the past 12 months. Anything below £189 counts as a good deal.