Cheap flights from Shanghai to Muscat from £322

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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGMuscat MCT
£322
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Sun, May 31
Shanghai PVGMuscat MCT
£348
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Sun, May 31
Shanghai PVGMuscat MCT
£407
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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGMuscat MCT
£424
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Tue, May 26
Shanghai PVGMuscat MCT
£447
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Thu, May 28
Shanghai PVGMuscat MCT
£451
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Tue, May 26 – Mon, Jun 1
Shanghai PVGMuscat MCT
£624
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Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
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£659
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Sun, May 31 – Wed, Jun 3
Shanghai PVGMuscat MCT
£687
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Sun, May 31 – Fri, Jun 5
Shanghai PVGMuscat MCT
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Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
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How much do flights to Muscat cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£322

Cheapest round-trip

£624

Average round-trip

£877

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Oman Air

Getting from Muscat airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and hotel shuttles.

Muscat, the capital of Oman, is served by Muscat International Airport (MCT), located approximately 32 km west of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, hotel shuttles, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

metered fare; approximately $26–39 USD

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and comfort

45-60 min

approximately $1.30–2.60 USD

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

varies by demand; approximately $21–36 USD

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-45 min

complimentary or paid; check with hotel

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

25-40 min

pre-booked; approximately $39–78 USD

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

groups and families

25-40 min

per day; approximately $39–104 USD

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in OMR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxis at Muscat Airport operate on a metered system. Agree on the fare or ensure the meter is running before departure.
  • Mwasalat buses may have limited luggage space; ideal for travelers with light baggage.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Muscat

Depart from
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Muscat International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Mutrah Souq - Nizwa Fort, Oman - Ras Al-Jinz

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Muscat

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Oman AirOMAWYNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
SalamAirOMSOVNo
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Muscat

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C17°C
February26°C19°C
March29°C22°C
April33°C26°C
May37°C29°C
June38°C31°C
July37°C31°C
August36°C30°C
September36°C28°C
October34°C26°C
November29°C22°C
December25°C19°C
Hottest Month
38°C
June
Coldest month
17°C
January
Sunny days
356
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
36°C27°C
23 May
39°C29°C
Sunday
17 May
35°C27°C
24 May
40°C30°C
Monday
18 May
36°C29°C
25 May
39°C30°C
Tuesday
19 May
38°C28°C
26 May
39°C30°C
Wednesday
20 May
40°C30°C
27 May
37°C29°C
Thursday
21 May
38°C30°C
28 May
36°C27°C
Friday
22 May
39°C28°C
29 May
35°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Muscat. The most popular airlines for this route are Oman Air, China Eastern Airlines, SalamAir, Spring Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Shanghai and Muscat have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Muscat, consider visiting Mutrah Souq, Nizwa Fort, Oman, and Ras Al-Jinz.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Muscat?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Muscat and London, Dubai, Manchester, Kuwait City, Edinburgh, Riyadh, Birmingham, Mumbai, Istanbul, Salalah, Dammam, Cairo, Dhaka, Jeddah, Manila, Doha, New Delhi, Amman, Manama, Glasgow.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Muscat?
The main airport in Muscat is Muscat International. It is also served by Muscat International, Sohar.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Muscat?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Muscat with Oman Air, China Eastern Airlines, SalamAir, Spring Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Muscat?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Muscat, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Shanghai and Muscat?
Traveling between Shanghai and Muscat, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Muscat arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Muscat depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Muscat arrive?

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