Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Muscat International Airport (MCT): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Muscat International Airport.
Baku and Muscat are in the same timezone, UTC+4.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GYD to MCT flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
SalamAir has direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Muscat — and maybe even more of Oman if your schedule allows.
SalamAir is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Muscat International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between GYD and MCT:
Dubai Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Currently, 81 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 185 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GYD to MCT, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Muscat International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
83.46% of flights leaving Heydar Aliyev International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of GYD.
To reach Heydar Aliyev International Airport from central Baku, it takes around 25 minutes 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 around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near GYD. Whether you have an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Muscat International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Muscat International Airport (MCT)
If you're landing on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Muscat International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near MCT:
Pick up a Muscat International Airport rental car and explore Muscat and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Alamo and Green Motion are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Muscat International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to central Muscat
Muscat International Airport to central Muscat has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Muscat International Airport (MCT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Muscat International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Muscat in April.
Before locking in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Muscat International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Muscat, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYD to MCT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Oman
You've visited Muscat, now it's time to discover other parts of Oman. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Sohar to tick off its popular sights. From Sohar Fort to Sohar Beach and Al Sanger Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
As Suwayq is another well-known destination in Oman and is around 97 kilometres west of Muscat. No journey is complete without a visit to Wall Almanawrah, As Suwayq Castle and Suwaiq Beach شاطيء السويق.