Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
Baku's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Baku three hours ahead of Barcelona.
Each week, there are three Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. To take off early, go for the 10:45 AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 11:35 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to GYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Baku — and maybe even more of Azerbaijan if you have time.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for BCN to GYD flights is AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BCN and GYD include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight is Rs21,832. A round-trip fare is currently Rs45,678. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BCN to GYD, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GYD if you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and experience more of Baku and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to central Baku has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Baku in April.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BCN to GYD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan just waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres north-west of Baku, a trip to Sumqayıt will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another essential stop in Azerbaijan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.