How to find cheap flights to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Right now, £70 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to GYD for £152.
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Score a bargain on tickets to Baku, where Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to land a good deal and have a wider range of flight options.
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Search for plane tickets to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Baku
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Baku is usually May.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to GYD.
Fly to Baku in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to GYD, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
Travel in February if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Baku are generally cheaper.
Check the weather before you head off. August brings the warmest days in Baku, averaging between 22ºC and 32ºC.
Ranging from 2ºC to 10ºC, February brings the lowest temperatures.
Hoping for a clearer forecast? June is the driest month in Baku, averaging one day of rain.
The wettest time of year is October. Travel then and you'll likely get around three days of rainfall.
Flying to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Baku quickly. Book a direct flight to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport with one of these major airlines:
China Southern has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a smart pick when reserving your GYD plane ticket.
On arrival at GYD, you'll be in the UTC+4 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to GYD? These hotels close to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
If you're catching a connection out of Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport or travelling home from there, you're likely to stay on schedule. Up to 82% of all flights out of GYD arrive as planned.
Getting to central Baku from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The distance from GYD to central Baku is about 26 kms (16 miles).
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to GYD.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Baku highlights
These top attractions should be high on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Baku:
BAKU NOBEL ARCHIVE: Located around 14 kms (9 miles) northwest of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Ganjlik park: Need one more reason to visit Baku? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 14 kms (9 miles) northwest of the city centre.
How to get to Sumqayıt from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Kicking things off in Sumqayıt? From GYD, it'll take around 1 hour to drive there. The city is about 56 kms (35 miles) from the airport.
Travelling from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Maştağa
Maştağa is about 8 kms (5 miles) from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport if that's where you're going.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
There's loads more to see and do in Azerbaijan, starting with Sumqayıt. Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi, Juma Mosque and Dənizkənarı Park are must-do's in this city, which is about 32 kms (20 miles) northwest of Baku.
Lankaran is another standout destination in Azerbaijan and is roughly 209 kms (130 miles) southwest of Baku. Hit some of the best spots right away at Hazi Aslanov house-museum, Lənkəran şəhər Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi and Dənizkənarı park.