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Mumbai to Muscat

Nonstop from 2h 50m1h 30m behind IndiaBest weather Nov–MarFrom ₹8,996 one-way
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Mumbai to Muscat at a glance

The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Mumbai to Muscat in the last two weeks is ₹8,996 (one-way) for Thu 19 Nov, about 23% over the usual price.

Nonstop flights take about 2h 50m on Oman Air, SalamAir and IndiGo.

Muscat has its best weather from November to March.

Nonstop: Oman Air, SalamAir, IndiGoCommon stops: CochinCheapest airlines lately: Oman Air, IndiGo, SalamAir

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.

MonthCheapest fare seenWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026 Check live above 34° / 26°dry, 13 mm Shoulder
Dussehra
November 2026Best weather ₹8,996 one-way · Thu 19 Nov 30° / 22°dry, 5 mm Peak
Diwali
December 2026Best weather Check live above 26° / 19°dry, 15 mm Peak
Christmas and New Year
January 2027Best weather Check live above 25° / 17°dry, 13 mm Peak
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027Best weather Check live above 26° / 18°dry, 6 mm Peak
Ramadan
March 2027Best weather Check live above 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 Mumbai.

  • 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 Mumbai to Muscat?

Of the months our scanner has priced, November 2026 is the cheapest: ₹8,996 (one-way) for Thu 19 Nov. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Muscat?

Nonstop flights take about 2h 50m. Airlines flying nonstop include Oman Air, SalamAir and IndiGo.

Which airlines fly from Mumbai to Muscat?

Recently the cheapest fares were on Oman Air, IndiGo and SalamAir.

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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai 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.

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