How to find cheap flights to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
$2,336 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to GYD, the lowest fare is $1,036.
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Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to find some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Baku, where Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Baku. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, as well as different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Best time to go to Baku
May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Baku.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to GYD that suits your budget and schedule.
July is the most popular month for flights to GYD. Go then if you're eager to see Baku at its busiest and best.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Baku are often less expensive.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Baku is warmest in August, with averages of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
Ranging from 2ºC to 10ºC, February brings the lowest temperatures.
With one day of rain on average, June is the driest month in Baku.
October has the wettest weather. You can expect around three days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Baku in a single journey. Take a direct flight to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
China Southern is the most dependable carrier. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a smart pick when booking your GYD plane ticket.
When you step off the plane at GYD, you'll be in the UTC+4 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to GYD. Choose any of these hotels close to Heydar Aliyev International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Start your trip to Baku sooner by collecting a car hire in GYD. Car Hire Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are popular suppliers to select from here.
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Heydar Aliyev International Airport, you're unlikely to be delayed. GYD ranks well for punctuality, with up to 83% of departing flights landing right on schedule.
Getting to central Baku from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The distance from GYD to central Baku is about 21 kilometres.
After touching down from your flight to GYD, driving to the centre will take around 25 minutes.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Baku has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Baku highlights
Jump off your flight to Baku and find your way to these popular attractions:
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre: A memorable preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres north-east of the centre.
Central Botanical Garden: You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres south-west of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Baku.
Baku Boulevard: Need another great reason to visit Baku? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres east of the city centre.
How to get to Sumqayıt from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The nearby city of Sumqayıt is about 56 kilometres from GYD. Heading into the centre by ride-share or cab usually takes around 1 hour.
Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Nardaran
Nardaran is around 11 kilometres from Heydar Aliyev International Airport if that's where you're going.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
There's loads more of Azerbaijan waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres north-west of Baku, take off to Sumqayıt. What not to miss? Start with Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi, Novkhani Beach and Heyder Park.
Another city in Azerbaijan that has plenty of appeal is Lankaran. From Baku, it's roughly 209 kilometres south-west and offers highlights like Lankaran Lighthouse and Public beach. Add a stop at Heydar Aliyev Memorial Park too.
Or head to Saatlı, roughly 153 kilometres west of Baku. Heyder Eliyev Merkezi, Xələfli parkı(Khalafli park) and materiali are just the start of reasons to go.
