Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Athens.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to GYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flying into Baku (and then exploring more of Azerbaijan!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Athens International Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aegean Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ATH and GYD include:
Istanbul Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Athens International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're landing on a late Athens International Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near GYD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Car Rental Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and explore beyond Baku's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
From Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Baku in March.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Athens International Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to GYD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've seen Baku, now it's time to discover other parts of Azerbaijan. Journey around 48 kilometres north-west to Sumqayıt to tick off its must-visit sights. From Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi to Juma Mosque and Dənizkənarı Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another favourite stop in Azerbaijan. No visit is complete without checking out Hazi Aslanov house-museum, Lənkəran şəhər Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi and Dənizkənarı park.