₹ 12,242 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Muscat – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 11:10
• Latest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 19:00.

The flight takes about 4h.

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

A direct flight from Chennai to Muscat takes 4h, covering 4,163 km.

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.

Return flights from Chennai to Muscat range from ₹ 23,903 to ₹ 35,894, with an average of ₹ 27,912 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 23,903 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 27,241 return, compared with ₹ 29,242 via a stopover through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 5,446–₹ 5,764 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Muscat flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 24,199 to ₹ 158,181. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chennai to Muscat are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 13,058, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Muscat Seeb Airport (MCT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 787 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Europcar
• Dollar
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from Chennai to Muscat usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Chennai to Muscat route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 38m.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Chennai to Muscat. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 25,053 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 38,054, a difference of ₹ 13,001.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Oman Air operates flights between Chennai and Muscat.

Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 14m, compared to 7h 35m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and 7h 50m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

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

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Muscat Airport is well equipped to support passengers with any reduced mobility needs. The airline is responsible for organising this service so be sure to inform them when you book your flight. You’ll be met off the plane and escorted through passport and visa control to baggage reclaim. You’ll receive help with the luggage and will be taken to meet your onward transport.

Although there is a bus route between Muscat Airport and the city centre, the best option is probably to take a taxi from just outside the main terminal. The taxis are metered and there is a set fare to start with, which will increase per km driven. Alternatively, if you are staying in a resort or hotel you should check to see if there is a free shuttle service that will collect you from the airport.