Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Baku is one hour ahead of Riyadh and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from RUH to GYD start at 00:40 — the earliest with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The latest departure is at 07:35 with flynas. In total, there are six weekly Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights.
Your RUH to GYD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Baku (and then discovering more of Azerbaijan!) is a cinch with Azerbaijan Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Azerbaijan Airlines.
Flynas ranks as the top on-time carrier for RUH to GYD flights, with 92.59% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RUH and GYD include:
Sharjah Airport
Kuwait Airport
Dammam Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Currently, R 1,684 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,225. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from RUH to GYD, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from RUH to GYD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart RUH reach their destination on time.
To get to Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Catch some z's here before making your way to RUH.
Arriving at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Car Rental Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and explore beyond Baku's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Baku. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you want to visit Baku during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RUH to GYD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Azerbaijan you'll want to see. About 48 kilometres north-west of Baku, a trip to Sumqayıt will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi, Juma Mosque and Dənizkənarı Park.
Lankaran is another standout destination in Azerbaijan and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. No journey is complete without experiencing Hazi Aslanov house-museum, Lənkəran şəhər Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi and Dənizkənarı park.

