There are 5 ways to get from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh by plane, bus, train, car, or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Riyadh (RUH)plane MCT - RUH
3h 49mSAR 587–1,662Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Muscat to Riyadhbus
20h 37mSAR 149–376Bus, train
- Take the bus from Muscat to Dammambus
- Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain
20h 14mSAR 189–546Drive 1,299.9 km
- Drive from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadhcar 1,299.9 km
14hSAR 273–394Towncar
- Take a town car from Muscat Int'l Airport to Riyadhtowncar 1,300 km
14h 1mSAR 7,806
Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh is to drive which costs 270﷼ - 400﷼ and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs 550﷼ - 1700﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh. However, there are services departing from Muscat International Airport and arriving at Riyadh via Muscat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.
The distance between Muscat Airport (MCT) and Riyadh is 1226 km. The road distance is 1299.9 km.
The best way to get from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 14m and costs 180﷼ - 550﷼.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh, including transfers.
Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, depart from Muscat station.
The best way to get from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs 550﷼ - 1700﷼. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 140﷼ - 380﷼ and takes 20h 37m.
Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh bus services, operated by Al Khanjry Travel & Transport, arrive at Riyadh station.
Riyadh is 1h behind Muscat Airport (MCT). It is currently 12:10 AM in Muscat Airport (MCT) and 11:10 PM in Riyadh.
What companies run services between Muscat Airport (MCT), Oman and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
Oman Air, SalamAir, and five other airlines fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Riyadh (RUH) hourly. Alternatively, Al Khanjry Travel & Transport operates a bus from Muscat to Riyadh once daily. Tickets cost SAR 130–350 and the journey takes 19h.
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 390–1,200
- Website
- omanair.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 500–1,100
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 320–2,400
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh via Manama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 410–1,200
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 500–2,400
- Website
- salamair.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 390–1,200
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Muscat International Airport to Riyadh via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SAR 370–1,800
- Phone
- 920000329
- [email protected]
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Dammam to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SAR 20–150
- Schedules at
- sar.com.sa
- Economy
- SAR 20–150
- Business
- SAR 35–260
- Phone
- +971 556050176
- [email protected]
- Website
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Muscat to Dammam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 120–330
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
Bus from Muscat to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SAR 130–350
- Schedules at
- alkhanjryonline.com
- Phone
- +968 94681176
- Website
- omantaxipro.com
Towncar from Muscat Int'l Airport to Riyadh
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- SAR 7,806
- Schedules at
- omantaxipro.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh is 1300 km. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Riyadh.
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