Travelling from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Tbilisi and Baku are in the UTC+4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 59 Tbilisi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, take the 02:40 AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:00 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your TBS 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.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airline GEO SKY is your ticket to exploring Baku (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Azerbaijan!). Browse the direct flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Airline GEO SKY is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for TBS to GYD flights, with 80.77% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Currently, Rs14,111 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tbilisi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs29,184. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TBS to GYD.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from TBS to GYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
70.77% of flights departing from Tbilisi International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Tbilisi International Airport from central Tbilisi, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near TBS? If you've booked an early flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're landing on a late Tbilisi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near GYD:
Explore without limits with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and discover more of Baku and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Baku. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Baku based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you want to explore Baku during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TBS to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Sumqayıt is just one of the many cities in Azerbaijan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Baku. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
If you're eager to discover another side of Azerbaijan, consider Lankaran, about 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza are among the biggest draws.