Flying from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when booking your flight from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Istanbul. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), with 48 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IST to GYD is the 1:20am Turkish Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 10:50pm with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to GYD.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) leave from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport departing from IST.
Most passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and GYD.
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) flight ticket out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check if flying out of SAW makes more sense for your journey.
You can take your pick of airlines that have direct flights from Istanbul to GYD departing from SAW. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the SAW to GYD route.
When punctuality matters most, go with Pegasus. It has an on-time performance of 92.31% for flights between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Istanbul to GYD flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near GYD:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and experience the lesser-explored corners of Baku and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Baku. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Rs19,685 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Return flights start from Rs41,560. These prices can change based on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Istanbul to GYD, book your flight ticket eight months before your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Baku. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Istanbul to GYD flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Baku, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
February has temperatures of between 2ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres south-west of Baku, a visit to Lankaran will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Lankaran Lighthouse, Public beach and Heydar Aliyev Memorial Park.
Your trip through Azerbaijan should include a visit to Saatlı. Heyder Eliyev Merkezi and Xələfli parkı(Khalafli park) are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 153 kilometres west of Baku.
