Flights Muscat → Abu Dhabi
MCT → AUH
Route overview
The flight route connects Muscat with Abu Dhabi, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Boeing 777, Airbus A320, Airbus A330-300, Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600, Embraer 175, and Boeing 737 series planes. The destination airport in Abu Dhabi sees over 22 million passengers annually, reflecting its significant role as a travel hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Muscat (MCT) → Abu Dhabi (AUH) route is operated by American Airlines, ITA Airways, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Abu Dhabi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Muscat the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Abu Dhabi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Muscat (MCT) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) heads west for about 381 km, a flight time of roughly 54m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Muscat the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Abu Dhabi it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating MCT-AUH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MCT-AUH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 7 airlines: American Airlines, ITA Airways, British Airways, Etihad Airways, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Abu Dhabi, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
