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

• Earliest: departs at 08:55 and lands at 12:33
• Latest: departs at 18:30 and lands at 22:08.

The flight takes about 3h 38m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Muscat:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New Delhi to Muscat takes 3h 38m, covering 3,145 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 New Delhi to Muscat range from ₹ 23,139 to ₹ 31,097, with an average of ₹ 26,764 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 23,139 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the ₹ 26,764 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 20,044 return via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared with ₹ 27,195 for direct.

Oman Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Salam Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New Delhi to Muscat flights are:

• Oman Air: 92% on time
• Salam Air: 83% on time
• Air India Express: 70% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 2,179–₹ 9,476 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India Express and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Muscat flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Muscat are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 14,766, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Muscat Seeb Airport (MCT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 786 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Europcar
• Dollar
• GREEN MOTION

Flights from New Delhi to Muscat usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 New Delhi to Muscat route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

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

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from New Delhi to Muscat. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 24,736 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 30,138, a difference of ₹ 5,402.

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

2 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Muscat. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Oman Air
• Air India Express

Flying via Sharjah (SHJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 47m, compared to 7h via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 7h 48m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

Among airlines operating New Delhi to Muscat flights:

• Oman Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: 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.

British citizens travelling from New Delhi to Muscat require a visa. The Omani Government has specific requirements for obtaining a visa, including a valid passport with at least six months validity, a completed visa application form, proof of confirmed flight bookings and evidence of accommodation arrangements in Muscat.

Air India has implemented the Green Initiatives program. They utilise modern fuel-efficient aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 787 Dreamliner which consume less fuel and produce lower emissions. Oman Air has also adopted the Cargo Connect program, optimizsing cargo loading to enhance fuel efficiency.