Cheap flights from Riyadh to Baku

Shorter days into November are when dated fares fall to their low point on this route, and that month shows cheapest in the price calendar. The destination's summer, school holidays and the Christmas period tend to push fares up, so check those dates early. Weekends are also worth testing against weekdays before you settle on dates.

What you feel first is the cabin and the bill: some fares bundle more, while others keep the base price low and charge for extras. The route mixes low-cost names such as Flynas, Jazeera Airways, Air Arabia, Pegasus and Fly Dubai with full-service carriers such as Azerbaijan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air and LOT Polish Airlines. Direct flights are available, and other options connect through their own networks; check what each fare includes before you choose.

You land at Heydar Aliyev International, on the edge of Baku, so allow time for the road into the centre. Taxis and app-booked cars are the usual straightforward option, and public transport suits lighter bags. Watch terminal signage on arrival, keep documents ready, and agree your ride before leaving the airport.

Currency

AZN (A.M.)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Azerbaijani Sign Language, Azerbaijani

Emergency number

112, 101, 102

Driving side

right

Calling code

+994

Internet domain

.az

Population of Baku

2.3 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+04 (Asia/Baku)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether checked bags, seat selection and cabin bags are included or charged separately.
• Check that your ticket shows King Khaled International for departure and Heydar Aliyev International for arrival.
• Check connection times and whether both legs are on one ticket.
• Check passport and entry rules for Azerbaijan before paying.
• Check whether school holidays or weekend dates push your fare up.