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

• Oman Air
• Salam Air
• SAUDIA

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

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
• Salam Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Riyadh to Muscat.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £231 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with £263 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flynas and Salam Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 5% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Riyadh to Muscat route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £236 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £281, a difference of £45. 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 Riyadh to Muscat route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 03:55 and lands at 06:05
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 00:30.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Muscat takes 2h 10m, 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.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Muscat are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £229, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.

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 Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 00m, compared to 12h 56m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) and 17h 17m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

Muscat Seeb Airport (MCT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Europcar
• Budget
• Rental24

Return flights from Riyadh to Muscat range from £220 to £292, with an average of £259 over the past 12 months. Anything below £220 counts as a good deal.