Travelling from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from King Fahd International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Baku's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Baku one hour ahead of Dammam.
You can choose from five weekly King Fahd International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Flynas operates the latest service of the day at 07:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your DMM to GYD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from King Fahd International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Baku (and then other corners of Azerbaijan) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
Flyadeal is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Among carriers operating DMM to GYD flights, AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Fahd International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DMM and GYD include:
King Khaled International Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Rs16,387 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs32,266. These prices may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from DMM to GYD, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from DMM to GYD is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from King Fahd International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from DMM make it to their destination as scheduled 83.88% of the time.
King Fahd International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dammam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Reserve a hotel near GYD if you're catching a late King Fahd International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car and explore Baku and beyond with your own wheels. Car Hire Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
From Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The quietest month for a flight from King Fahd International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Baku based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you want to go to Baku during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DMM to GYD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've seen Baku, now it's time to discover other parts of Azerbaijan. Journey about 48 kilometres north-west to Sumqayıt to tick off its top attractions. From Saray Parkı to Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of Azerbaijan, head for Lankaran, about 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza are the start of reasons to visit.