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Abu DhabiMuscat

Flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Muscat (MCT)

Timezone shift0hDirectionneutralFlight time1h 10mDistance380 kmDirect1 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

380 km

Fastest Flight

1h 10m

Timezone Shift

0h

Direct Airlines

1

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A320 (sharklets)
Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321-100/200
+1 more

Abu Dhabi to Muscat Flights

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Muscat are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 02:00 and 09:25. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 380 km (236 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Muscat

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference:choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Arrival Strategy for Muscat

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with natural sunlight and stay active to help reset your internal clock, avoiding lengthy naps that could disrupt adaptation.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should hydrate extensively and take a short, strategic nap of 20-30 minutes to combat travel fatigue without disrupting nighttime sleep.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, minimize caffeine and screen time, prepare a cool sleeping environment, and aim to align with local bedtime to facilitate quicker timezone adjustment.

Best Time to Visit Muscat

Monthly climate overview

arid subtropical

Jan

24°

15°

10mm

Feb

25°

16°

15mm

Mar

28°

19°

20mm

Apr

33°

23°

10mm

May

38°

27°

5mm

Jun

40°

30°

1mm

Jul

42°

32°

0mm

Aug

42°

32°

1mm

Sep

39°

29°

5mm

Oct

34°

24°

10mm

Nov

29°

19°

15mm

Dec

25°

16°

20mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

AUH

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 8.5/10

Min connection: 50min

MCT

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 4.0/10

Min connection: 60min

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

EY
Etihad Airways
02:00Airbus A320-100/2001h 10m
EY
Etihad Airways
02:00Airbus A320-100/2001h 10m
EY
Etihad Airways
02:00Airbus A320-100/2001h 10m

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