Traveling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
3 hours 49 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Baku is 2 hours behind Almaty and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
You can choose from 9 weekly flights from Almaty Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The 01:10 departure with Air Astana is the earliest you can take between ALA and GYD. Air Astana operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines has direct flights from Almaty Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Baku — and maybe even more of Azerbaijan if your schedule allows.
If you want to break up your flight from Almaty Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the ALA - GYD route include:
Batumi Airport
Dubai Airport
Aktau International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Azerbaijan, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ALA to GYD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Almaty Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is C$183. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$423. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap flight tickets from ALA to GYD, reserve your journey 1 month before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Almaty Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Almaty Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 37 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
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Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Almaty Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GYD:
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Baku. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 24 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty 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 laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Baku, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALA to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 10ºC then.
More about Baku
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Mirtağı Məscidi, Drakon Genclik parki and BAKU NOBEL ARCHIVE are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Baku itinerary.
Complete your Baku trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Heydar Aliyev International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Baku.
