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Flights from Cape Town to Muscat

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Muscat. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 12h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 04m
CPTMCTDXB

Cape Town to Muscat at a glance

Fastest journey12h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Muscat

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CPT Dubai (DXB) MCT
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Oman Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 29m
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CPT Doha (DOH) MCT
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Oman Air, Qatar Airways, SalamAir
One airline, one ticket ~12h 42m
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3
CPT Dar Es Salaam (DAR) MCT
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Oman Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 04m
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CPT Addis Ababa (ADD) MCT
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 19m
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CPT Nairobi (NBO) MCT
Leg 1: Jambojet · Leg 2: SalamAir
Self-transfer likely ~13h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,664 km4,759 miles
Journey time
12h 04mestimate
Time difference
+2hMuscat vs Cape Town
Currency in Muscat
USD
Airports
CPT → MCT

Flights from Cape Town to Muscat: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Muscat?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Dar Es Salaam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Muscat?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,664 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Muscat?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Muscat?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Muscat: Muscat International Airport (MCT).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Muscat?
Muscat is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town.

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