Flying from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when planning your flight from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku. The city follows the UTC+4 timezone and is three hours behind Bangkok.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Bangkok to GYD.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Bangkok to GYD with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between BKK and GYD include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
BKK is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is a popular option between Don Mueang International Airport and GYD.
You can get to DMK from central Bangkok in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 27 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to GYD flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66.48%.
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and venture far and wide through Baku and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Baku. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Currently, R 4,162 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,924. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bangkok to GYD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Bangkok to GYD.
Lock in a cheap flight from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Visit Baku in April for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Bangkok to GYD plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Baku, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in February when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Azerbaijan just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres south-west of Baku, a visit to Lankaran will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Lankaran Lighthouse, Public beach and Heydar Aliyev Memorial Park.
Make your way 153 kilometres west from Baku and you'll find yourself in Saatlı, another favourite among visitors to Azerbaijan. Don't leave without exploring Heyder Eliyev Merkezi and Xələfli parkı(Khalafli park).
