Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport takes on average 5 hours 50 minutes. The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, so it's 4 hours ahead of London.
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport start from 17:30 — the first with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The latest flight is the 22:05 option with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 8 services every week between LHR and GYD.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is your gateway to exploring Baku (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Azerbaijan!). Choose from the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport offered by this airline.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and GYD:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Vienna International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Azerbaijan, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date details, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LHR to GYD.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 143 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 300 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to GYD by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, London Heathrow Airport can be reached in about 57 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Want a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near GYD:
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Baku. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 24 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Baku in April.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Baku, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 10ºC then.
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