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

• Earliest: departs at 01:15 and lands at 04:56
• Latest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 12:51.

The flight takes about 3h 41m.

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

A direct flight from Muscat to Chennai takes 3h 41m, 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 Muscat to Chennai range from ₹ 24,430 to ₹ 36,054, with an average of ₹ 29,118 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 24,430 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the ₹ 29,118 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 22,021 return via Sharjah (SHJ), compared with ₹ 27,009 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 2,182–₹ 9,489 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.

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%.

One-way fares from Muscat to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 12,697, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Muscat to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 26,951 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 34,258, a difference of ₹ 7,307.

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 Muscat and Chennai.

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 55m 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.

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.