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GYD Heydar Aliyev International Airport

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Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) serves Baku, about 17 km northeast of Baku. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGYD
ICAOUBBB
ServesBaku
From centre17 km
Non-stop39
Airlines29
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Elevation3 m

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The airport in numbers

Heydar Aliyev International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Heydar Aliyev International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.0M passengers in 2020, against a peak of 4.7M in 2019.

Passengers / year
1.0M
as of 2020
Peak traffic
4.7M
in 2019
Elevation
3 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1965–2020

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Heydar Aliyev International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Baku

The airport is about 17 km northeast of Baku, about 35 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~25 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~35 minmetered
Private transfer~35 minfixed upfront
Car rental~35 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Baku ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 39 destinations, operated by 29 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Azerbaijan Airlines · S7 Airlines · United Airlines · Qatar Airways · Alitalia · Aeroflot Russian Airlines · Ariana Afghan Airlines · Air Astana · Lufthansa · China Southern Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Heydar Aliyev International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Heydar Aliyev International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Baku shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the centre of Baku?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 17 km northeast of Baku, about 35 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Baku?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Heydar Aliyev International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
About 39 destinations, including Kiev, St. Petersburg, Frankfurt, Istanbul. 29 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Heydar Aliyev International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Heydar Aliyev International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Heydar Aliyev International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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