Flying from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is 4 hours behind Beijing. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku.
To ensure you get on your flight from Beijing to GYD, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Beijing to GYD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Beijing Capital International Airport:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) offers nonstop flights from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
From PKX, direct flights from Beijing to GYD are offered by Azerbaijan Airlines.
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 Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, browse these options when heading out from Daxing International Airport:
Almaty Airport (ALA)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
PKX is roughly 56 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 1 hour and 3 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Beijing to GYD? Unwind in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your break officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider staying in a hotel near GYD if you're taking a late flight from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 take a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
For a one-way ticket from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, C$253 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$483. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Beijing to GYD if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding flight tickets from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Baku in April when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Beijing to GYD, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Baku, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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