Flying from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
When organising your flight from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's major terminals.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku. The city operates on the UTC+4 timezone and is eight hours ahead of New York.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from New York to GYD.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to GYD leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and GYD are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to GYD flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight:
LGA has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and land as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near GYD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and explore beyond Baku's main sights.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to central Baku is about 24 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is Rs64,108. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs140,646. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to GYD. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
April is the quietest month for flights from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Baku based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a New York to GYD flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Baku to range from 22ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in February when temperatures are between 2ºC and 10ºC.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've seen Baku, now it's time to discover other corners of Azerbaijan. Journey about 209 kilometres south-west to Lankaran to tick off its top sights. From Lankaran Lighthouse to Public beach and Heydar Aliyev Memorial Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Saatlı. It's roughly 153 kilometres west of Baku and features highlights including Heyder Eliyev Merkezi and Xələfli parkı(Khalafli park).
