Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Baku's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Baku one hour behind Almaty.
Every week, there are nine Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, go for the 02:35 AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:10 with Air Astana.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALA to GYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Azerbaijan Airlines has direct flights from Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Baku — and maybe even more of Azerbaijan if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Azerbaijan Airlines.
FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier that offers ALA to GYD flights, with 72.34% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ALA and GYD include:
Dubai Airport
Aktau Airport
Batumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
R 2,158 is currently the best price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,076. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from ALA to GYD, book your journey four months before your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ALA to GYD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Almaty Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ALA:
Arriving at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider booking a hotel near GYD if you're on a late Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Car Rental Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and discover more of Baku and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Baku. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Almaty Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ALA to GYD in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres north-west of Baku, a trip to Sumqayıt will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi, Juma Mosque and Dənizkənarı Park.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another essential stop in Azerbaijan. Start your sightseeing at Hazi Aslanov house-museum, Lənkəran şəhər Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi and Dənizkənarı park.



