Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Prague.
Flights from PRG to GYD start from 10:05 — the first with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The last departure is at 11:00 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your PRG to GYD flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Baku (and then seeing more of Azerbaijan!) is a breeze with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PRG to GYD flights, with 75.0% of its services landing on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PRG and GYD:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight is C$118. A round-trip fare is currently C$261. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from PRG to GYD, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
When it comes to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague's on-time performance, data shows 69.89% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near PRG:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're coming in on a late Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near GYD:
Hit the road running by picking up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and explore beyond Baku's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Baku. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Baku in April.
When reserving your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Baku, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PRG to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Azerbaijan you'll want to see. About 48 kilometres north-west of Baku, a trip to Sumqayıt will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Azerbaijan, head for Lankaran, about 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza are highlights.