Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland nine hours ahead of Muscat.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MCT to AKL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Auckland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MCT and AKL include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Auckland Airport flight is RM2,740. A return ticket is currently RM5,119. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MCT to AKL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Muscat International Airport to Auckland Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from MCT to AKL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
85.46% of flights departing from Muscat International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MCT.
Muscat International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MCT? If you're catching an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Consider booking a hotel near AKL if you're catching a late Muscat International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and see more of Auckland and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Auckland Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Muscat International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCT to AKL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in New Zealand, consider Manukau City, roughly 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are among its highlights.