Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, making Istanbul one hour behind Baku.
Flights from GYD to IST start from 02:35 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 21:55 with Turkish Airlines. Overall, there are 139 weekly Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your GYD to IST flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GYD and IST:
Trabzon Airport
Esenboga International Airport
Tbilisi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight is Rs31,801. A return plane ticket is currently Rs58,406. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from GYD to IST, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from GYD touch down on schedule 83.46% of the time.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near GYD? If you're catching an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The quietest month for a flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Istanbul based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GYD to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
