Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED): what you need to know
Madinah is one hour behind Baku and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your GYD to MED flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between GYD and MED:
King Khaled International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
$380 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Return flights start at $427. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from GYD to MED, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from GYD arrive at their destination as scheduled 83.46% of the time.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Baku. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to GYD:
Arriving at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MED instead:
Pick up a Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport rental car and discover Madinah and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to central Madinah
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Madinah has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
The quietest month for a flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Madinah based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Madinah, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GYD to MED in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
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