Cheap flights from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh

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Flight deals from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $274. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh

Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Baku to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$262
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time3 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineAzerbaijan Airlines
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh is $261. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh.
Azerbaijan Airlines and Flynas fly direct from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh.
There are 6 flights per week flying from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Baku Heydar Aliyev International to Riyadh is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Riyadh Airport on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Azerbaijan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Traveling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.

  • Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Riyadh one hour behind Baku.

  • Each week, there are six Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 00:10 flynas flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:05 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.

  • Your GYD to RUH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You can fly nonstop to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take to the skies with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Khaled International Airport:

  • Flyadeal is the airline most travelers choose for this route.

  • Flynas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for GYD to RUH flights, with 91.67% of services landing on schedule.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GYD and RUH:

    • Kuwait International Airport

    • King Fahd International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • $141 is the lowest price for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Return flights start at $262. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book 11 months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GYD to RUH.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from GYD to RUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

  • 83.46% of flights leaving Heydar Aliyev International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from GYD.

  • Heydar Aliyev International Airport is about 21 kilometers from central Baku. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near GYD:

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riyadh in April.

  • When booking your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).

  • If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GYD to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Riyadh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometers north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.

  • Thinking about other fascinating places to go in Saudi Arabia? Set off 137 kilometers south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is among the highlights in the area.

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