Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Muscat is three hours ahead of Lyon and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your LYS to MCT flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LYS and MCT:
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
AED 414 is the lowest price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. A return flight starts at AED 1,047. These prices may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LYS to MCT, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of all flights departing from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% land on schedule at their destination.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometers from central Lyon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LYS? If you're catching an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Muscat International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Consider booking a hotel near MCT if you have a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Muscat International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Muscat and beyond.
Booking your ride from Muscat International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from the center of Muscat. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Muscat International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Muscat in April.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Muscat International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to MCT in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of Oman
Muscat has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Oman you'll want to see. About 193 kilometers north-west of Muscat, a visit to Sohar will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Sohar Fort, Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park.
If you want to check out another corner of Oman, consider As Suwayq, roughly 97 kilometers west of Muscat. Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق are the start of reasons to visit.