There are 3 ways to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat by plane, bus, or car
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Riyadh (RUH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 14h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat. However, there are services departing from Riyadh and arriving at Muscat via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.
The distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Muscat is 1197 km. The road distance is 1373.3 km.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat without a car is to bus which takes 21h 21m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat, including transfers.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Riyadh station.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 21h 21m.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Muscat station.
Muscat is 1h ahead of Riyadh Airport (RUH). It is currently 2:10 PM in Riyadh Airport (RUH) and 3:10 PM in Muscat.
What companies run services between Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia and Muscat, Oman?
Oman Air, SalamAir, and four other airlines fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Al Khanjry Travel & Transport operates a bus from Riyadh to Muscat once daily. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 19h.
- Website
- omanair.com
Flights from Riyadh to Muscat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Riyadh to Muscat International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–480
- Website
- salamair.com
Flights from Riyadh to Muscat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–370
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Riyadh to Muscat International Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Riyadh to Muscat International Airport via Manama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–330
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Riyadh to Muscat International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–370
- Phone
- +971 556050176
- support@alkhanjryonline.com
- Website
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Riyadh to Muscat
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat is 1373 km. It takes approximately 14h 4m to drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Muscat.
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