How often are flights from Riyadh to Muscat delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Muscat have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Muscat flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Muscat flights?

Over the past year, Oman Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Riyadh to Muscat flight route?

Within the past month, 52 users have taken a look at flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Muscat Seeb.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Muscat?

For as low as £171, SAUDIA can have you in Muscat from Riyadh in 2h 10m. The distance from Riyadh to Muscat is about 735 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Riyadh to Muscat round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Muscat round-trip from £120. Oman Air is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Muscat

The most flights from RUH to MCT are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Muscat ranges from 10.0 - 30.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 30.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Muscat when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Muscat, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Muscat?

Before booking your flight to Muscat from Riyadh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Salam Air (83%), Oman Air (69%), SAUDIA( 69%).

Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Muscat that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Muscat flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Muscat?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Muscat (average of £213). Flying from Riyadh to Muscat in April is currently the most expensive (average of £375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to MCT?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Riyadh to Muscat is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 61% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Muscat?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Muscat flights typically cost between £253 and £289 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £171 on SAUDIA (9 Mar–11 Mar).

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How popular is this Riyadh to Muscat flight route?
Within the past month, 52 users have taken a look at flights from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Muscat Seeb.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Muscat?
For as low as £171, SAUDIA can have you in Muscat from Riyadh in 2h 10m. The distance from Riyadh to Muscat is about 735 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Riyadh to Muscat round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Muscat round-trip from £120. Oman Air is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Muscat?
Before booking your flight to Muscat from Riyadh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Salam Air (83%), Oman Air (69%), SAUDIA( 69%).
Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Muscat that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Muscat flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Muscat?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Muscat.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Muscat?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Muscat by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Muscat?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Muscat (average of £213). Flying from Riyadh to Muscat in April is currently the most expensive (average of £375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to MCT?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Riyadh to Muscat is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 61% on airfare.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Muscat?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Muscat flights typically cost between £253 and £289 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £171 on SAUDIA (9 Mar–11 Mar).

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Muscat

The most flights from RUH to MCT are scheduled on a Thursday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from Riyadh to Muscat delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Muscat have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Muscat flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Muscat flights?

Over the past year, Oman Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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Riyadh to Muscat flights typically cost between £253 and £289 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £171 on SAUDIA (9 Mar–11 Mar).