Travelling from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport.
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai one hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat.
There are 15 Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport flights each week to choose from.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MCT to MAA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Chennai (and then other destinations in India) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:
Oman Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Oman Air stands out as the most punctual carrier for MCT to MAA flights, with 86.25% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MCT and MAA include:
Mumbai Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
$107 is the best price for a one-way Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from $247. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCT to MAA.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from MCT to MAA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)
79% of flights that leave from Muscat Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Muscat to Muscat Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MCT:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental to explore Chennai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport is September, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Muscat Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCT to MAA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without visiting Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
