Chennai to Muscat at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Chennai to Muscat in the last two weeks is ₹9,031 (one-way) for Sat 20 Feb, 19% under what the route usually costs.
Of the months we have prices for, February is the cheapest and November the dearest.
Nonstop flights take about 3h 50m on Oman Air.
Muscat has its best weather from November to March.
Nonstop: Oman AirCommon stops: Cochin, Abu Dhabi, DubaiCheapest airlines lately: IndiGo, Oman Air, Etihad, Akasa Air
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (one-way), with Muscat's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ₹15,631 one-way · Sun 11 Oct | 34° / 26°dry, 13 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | ₹17,743 one-way · Tue 24 Nov | 30° / 22°dry, 5 mm | Peak | Diwali |
| December 2026Best weather | ₹10,627 one-way · Wed 16 Dec | 26° / 19°dry, 15 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | ₹12,013 one-way · Fri 29 Jan | 25° / 17°dry, 13 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | ₹9,031 one-way · Sat 20 Feb | 26° / 18°dry, 6 mm | Peak | Ramadan |
| March 2027Best weather | ₹12,007 one-way · Sun 14 Mar | 30° / 22°dry, 10 mm | Shoulder | RamadanEid al-FitrEid al-Fitr |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 35° / 26°dry, 7 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 39° / 30°dry, 1 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidaysEid al-AdhaEid al-Adha |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 40° / 31°dry, 0 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 38° / 31°dry, 8 mm | Off-season | Summer: 40°C and above in Muscat. Salalah, in the south, has its cool, misty khareef... |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 37° / 29°dry, 0 mm | Off-season | Gulf back-to-school rush |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 36° / 28°dry, 0 mm | Off-season | Summer: 40°C and above in Muscat. Salalah, in the south, has its cool, misty khareef... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Muscat, and the rushes that push up fares out of Chennai.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 8 Feb – 9 Mar · expectedRamadanExpected 8 Feb to 9 Mar (moon sighting decides). Be discreet about eating and drinking in public by day; evenings come alive with iftars and late-opening malls, and hotels are often cheaper.
- 9–12 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrThe end of Ramadan (expected 9 or 10 Mar): a few days of public holidays, with busier hotels, flights and malls.
- 10 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrFamilies travel between India and the Gulf around Eid (expected 10 Mar), so Gulf fares rise.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Muscat?
Of the months our scanner has priced, February 2027 is the cheapest: ₹9,031 (one-way) for Sat 20 Feb. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Muscat?
Nonstop flights take about 3h 50m. Airlines flying nonstop include Oman Air.
Which airlines fly from Chennai to Muscat?
Recently the cheapest fares were on IndiGo, Oman Air, Etihad, Akasa Air and Emirates.
When is the best time to visit Muscat?
The best weather in Muscat is from November to March. Cool season, 25-30°C: ideal for the wadis, the Hajar mountains and the Wahiba Sands. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is November to February. The quietest months are May to September.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to Muscat flights?
Fares on Middle East routes have held steady as departure got closer, so book when your plans are firm.
When do fares out of Chennai go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.