Flying from Atlanta to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Atlanta. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Atlanta to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) taking off from here.
Baku is 8 hours ahead of Atlanta. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Atlanta to GYD, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
We make it simple to plan a flight from Atlanta to GYD that includes a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers between ATL and GYD include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The distance from central Atlanta to ATL is approximately 18 kilometers. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Booked an early flight from Atlanta to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
From Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku is approximately 21 kilometers away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
For a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, $575 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from $891. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary depending on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get cheap tickets from Atlanta to GYD. You're more likely to land a great deal and enjoy a wider selection of flight times and travel dates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from Atlanta to Heydar Aliyev International Airport across each month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can easily find a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Atlanta to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Baku. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Baku. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Atlanta to GYD during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
Travel in February if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 2ºC and 10ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Atlanta to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
More about Baku
One of the best ways to get to know Baku is to check out its most popular sights. Essential stops include Mirtağı Məscidi, Drakon Genclik parki and BAKU NOBEL ARCHIVE.
Complete your Baku trip with a car rental
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