Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Baku's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Baku three hours ahead of Nice.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your NCE to GYD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NCE and GYD:
Tbilisi International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
P6,488 is currently the best price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P18,624. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NCE to GYD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
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Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Cote D'Azur Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Nice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near NCE:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cote D'Azur Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Grab a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car and explore Baku and beyond with your own wheels. Car Hire Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the centre of Baku has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Baku. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport 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).
Look for cheap tickets from NCE to GYD in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Sumqayıt is just one of the many places in Azerbaijan waiting to be explored once you've seen Baku. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Azerbaijan, head for Lankaran, roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza are key reasons to visit.