Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Chicago: what you need to know
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 9 hours behind Baku.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from GYD to Chicago.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from GYD to Chicago. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When travelling to United States for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Azerbaijan. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the length and purpose of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Chicago.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Baku, GYD can be reached in about 24 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Chicago? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to GYD:
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Chicago
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Chicago is 388 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 619 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from GYD to Chicago, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It takes around 54 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near ORD if you're taking a late flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Chicago. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. Once you've hopped off your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 46 minutes.
After your flight from GYD to Chicago, settle in at a hotel near MDW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Chicago, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from GYD to Chicago in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Chicago, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Chicago itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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