Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
A direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 20 minutes. Baku's timezone is UTC+4 — identical to Muscat.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Muscat International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCT and GYD are:
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Azerbaijan, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the most up-to-date details, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MCT to GYD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Muscat International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is RM584. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,041. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 10 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCT to GYD.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from MCT to GYD every day.
Play around with filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Muscat International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The journey from central Muscat to Muscat International Airport takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MCT:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Reserve a hotel close to GYD if you're taking a late flight from Muscat International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
From Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Baku. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Muscat International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCT to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 10ºC then.
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Complete your Baku trip with hotels and a car rental
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