Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Fahd International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Dammam is one hour behind Baku and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from GYD to DMM start from 11:35 — the first with flyadeal. The latest departure is at 21:30 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Fahd International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GYD to DMM flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Fahd International Airport, so jetting to Dammam (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Flyadeal has the highest passenger demand on this route.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for GYD to DMM flights, with 87.5% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Fahd International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GYD and DMM:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
Right now, 68 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Fahd International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 142 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GYD to DMM.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Fahd International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from GYD to DMM.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83.46% of flights that take off from GYD reach their destination without delay.
To get to Heydar Aliyev International Airport from central Baku, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Fahd International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to GYD:
Arriving at King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a King Fahd International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dammam and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from King Fahd International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to central Dammam
King Fahd International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Dammam. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Fahd International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dammam in April.
The warmest month in Dammam is July, with temperatures ranging between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Fahd International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GYD to DMM in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you should also see. About 386 kilometres south-west of Dammam, a visit to Riyadh will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Ad Diriyah Art Centre.
Al Kharj is another place to check out during your Saudi Arabia trip. Journey to this destination, which is about 370 kilometres south-west of Dammam, to see highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.