Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
The timezone in Prague is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Baku.
Flights from GYD to PRG start from 07:20 — the earliest with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 07:20 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flights.
To ensure you catch your GYD to PRG flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Prague (and then exploring more of Czechia!) is a breeze with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GYD and PRG:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight is Rs26,117. A return ticket right now is Rs49,919. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from GYD to PRG by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
83.46% of flights departing from Heydar Aliyev International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from GYD.
To get to Heydar Aliyev International Airport from central Baku, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near GYD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
If you're landing on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near PRG:
Pick up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car and explore Prague and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rent Plus, Panek and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
From Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, Prague is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Prague in April.
The warmest month in Prague is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GYD to PRG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Czechia
Brno is just one of the many places in Czechia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Prague. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
Ostrava is another well-known destination in Czechia and is around 274 kilometres east of Prague. No journey is complete without seeing Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.