Travelling from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes. Baku's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Baku 2 hours ahead of Sharm El Sheikh.
For the first departure, catch the 03:00 flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you'd like to leave later, the latest flight departs at 21:15. With 2 weekly flights from SSH to GYD, you can pick the timing that's best for you.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Baku (and then discovering more of Azerbaijan!) is simple with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the popular stopovers between SSH and GYD:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Antalya Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from SSH to GYD, check if you need a visa to enter Azerbaijan. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
130 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Return flights start from 346 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from SSH to GYD, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Located around 5 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh, Sharm El Sheikh Airport can be reached in approximately 7 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport takes roughly 51 minutes.
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Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're on a late flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long 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 the centre of Baku. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 24 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 31 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Baku based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SSH to GYD in February. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 10ºC then.
More about Baku
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