There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Muscat by plane or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)plane CAI - MCT
8h 8m$155–348Bus
- Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus
- Take the bus from Ḩaql to Tabuk Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Station to Jeddah Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Riyadh Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Riyadh to Muscatbus
2d 15h$239–434Bus via Amman
- Take the bus from Cairo to Amman Abdali Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Amman to Tabukbus
- Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Station to Jeddah Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Jeddah Train Stn to Riyadh Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Riyadh to Muscatbus
2d 18h$235–428
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Muscat International Airport (MCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Muscat is to fly which costs $150 - $350 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Muscat is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $150 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Muscat. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Muscat via Ḩaql, Tabuk Bus Station, Jeddah Train Stn and Riyadh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 15h.
The distance between Cairo and Muscat is 2805 km.
The best way to get from Cairo to Muscat without a car is to bus via Amman which takes 2 days 18h and costs $230 - $430.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Cairo to Muscat, including transfers.
Cairo to Muscat bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Cairo station.
The best way to get from Cairo to Muscat is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $440 and takes 2 days 15h.
Cairo to Muscat bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Aqaba station.
Muscat is 1h ahead of Cairo. It is currently 4:12 PM in Cairo and 5:12 PM in Muscat.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Muscat, Oman?
Oman Air, Air Arabia Egypt, and six other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Muscat International Airport (MCT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairo to Muscat via Aqaba, Ḩaql, Tabuk Bus Station, Jeddah Train Stn, Riyadh Bus Stn, Transport Center, Ministry of Interior, Riyadh, and Muscat in around 2d 15h.
- Website
- omanair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Muscat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–700
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- info@jett.com.jo
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Cairo to Aqaba
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–44
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Cairo to Amman Abdali Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Amman to Tabuk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $23–35
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