Flying from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
A direct flight from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport takes an average of 1 hour 30 minutes. Baku's timezone is UTC+4 — identical to Batumi.
Flights from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport start at 14:20 — the first with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The last departure is the 21:15 option with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. Overall, there are 2 weekly services between BUS and GYD.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Baku (and then discovering more of Azerbaijan!) is a breeze with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This popular airline runs direct flights from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
To break up your flight from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the BUS - GYD route include:
Almaty Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from BUS to GYD, check if you need a visa to enter Azerbaijan. Travel document and visa requirements may differ and are updated frequently. For the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is P2,718. The cheapest price for a return flight is P8,517. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BUS to GYD, book your journey 2 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap tickets from BUS to GYD every day.
Play around with filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Batumi Airport (BUS)
Batumi Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Batumi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near BUS? If you've booked an early flight from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you have a late flight from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting 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 central Baku. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Baku. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Batumi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Baku during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22 ºC and 32 ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 2 ºC and 10 ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BUS to GYD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
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