Muscat (MCT) to Cairo (CAI) flights
An economy award from Muscat (MCT) to Cairo (CAI) starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Oman Air, plus taxes and fees from $35. Iberia Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club charge the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Muscat (MCT) to Cairo (CAI): Air Arabia Egypt, EgyptAir and Oman Air. The two airports are 1,712 miles (2,756 km) apart. EgyptAir is in Star Alliance and Oman Air is in oneworld. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dammam, Bahrain and Doha and more.
How many miles MCT to CAI costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Oman Air | 11,000 | $35–260 |
| Iberia ClubOn Oman Air | 11,000 | $65–360 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Oman Air | 11,000 | $15–230 |
| Finnair PlusOn Oman Air | 13,000 | $15–60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn EgyptAir | 15,000 | $43–88 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Oman Air | 15,000 | $15–60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn EgyptAir | 17,500 | $35–460 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn EgyptAir | 17,500 | $35–460 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn EgyptAir | 20,000 | $35–460 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn EgyptAir | 21,000 | $40–85 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Oman Air | 22,500 | $35–80 |
| Etihad GuestOn Oman Air | 23,000 | $15–310 |
Business and first class prices, and 4 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MCT to CAI
- E5Air Arabia EgyptNot in an alliance
- EgyptAirStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Oman Aironeworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book MCT to CAI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks EgyptAir
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Oman Air
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks EgyptAir
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Oman Air
- American AAdvantageBooks Oman Air
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks EgyptAir
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks EgyptAir
- British Airways ClubBooks Oman Air
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Oman Air
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks EgyptAir
- Finnair PlusBooks Oman Air
- Iberia ClubBooks Oman Air
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Oman Air
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks EgyptAir
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Oman Air
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Oman Air
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks EgyptAir
- TAP Miles&GoBooks EgyptAir
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks EgyptAir
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks EgyptAir
- United MileagePlusBooks EgyptAir
MCT to CAI with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dammam (DMM)Oman Air and Salam Air, then EgyptAir, Flynas and 5 moreOV
E5+4 - Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
3L - Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
- Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
OVNP+1 - Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia the whole way
OV+6 - Via Kuwait (KWI)Oman Air and Salam Air, then Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and 6 moreOVJ9
+5 - Via Amman (AMM)Oman Air, then EgyptAir, Jordan Aviation and 2 moreR5+1
- Via Madinah (MED)Oman Air and Salam Air, then EgyptAir, Saudia and 3 moreOV+2
- Via Baghdad (BGW)Salam Air, then Iraqi Airways, EgyptAir and 1 moreOVIANP
- Via Beirut (BEY)Salam Air, then Middle East Airlines and EgyptAirOV
- Via Taif (TIF)Oman Air, then Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt and 1 moreNPE5
- Via Jeddah (JED)Salam Air and Oman Air, then EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines and 7 moreOVNENP+6
- Via Erbil (EBL)Salam Air, then EgyptAir and Iraqi AirwaysOVIA
MCT to CAI: common questions
How many miles does MCT to CAI cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Oman Air, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000) and Finnair Plus (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCT to CAI?
Air Arabia Egypt, EgyptAir (Star Alliance) and Oman Air (oneworld) fly nonstop from Muscat (MCT) to Cairo (CAI).
How far is Muscat from Cairo by plane?
Muscat (MCT) and Cairo (CAI) are 1,712 miles (2,756 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MCT to CAI award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Muscat and Cairo?
The most direct connections are through Dammam (DMM), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gulf Air through Bahrain.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.