Flying from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Expect to be traveling for 2 hours 50 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku. The city operates in the UTC+4 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is the most popular route. There are 69 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Pegasus Airlines at 23:25. Choose the first IST to GYD departure with Pegasus Airlines at 00:25 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Istanbul to GYD. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) are available from here.
When departing from IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with Turkish Airlines.
We make it easy to find a flight from Istanbul to GYD with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IST and GYD include:
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
The distance from central Istanbul to IST is about 48 kilometers. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) out of this busy hub.
You can take your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Istanbul to GYD departing from SAW. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Trabzon Airport (TZX)
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour and 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 57 minutes.
Start your vacation sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Istanbul to GYD, unwind in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider booking a hotel close to GYD if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometers from central Baku. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 24 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
$53 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Return flights start from $133. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Istanbul to GYD when you book 4 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route are usually at their lowest.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Istanbul to GYD. There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Baku in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul to GYD in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 10ºC on average.
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