Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Baku is three hours ahead of Budapest and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Every week, there are four Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, take the 06:05 Wizz Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:50 with Wizz Air.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD to GYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Baku (and then exploring more of Azerbaijan!) is a snap with Wizz Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Wizz Air is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier offering BUD to GYD flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BUD and GYD:
Istanbul Airport
Antalya Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Currently, R 820 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,675. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BUD to GYD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BUD to GYD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BUD land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To reach Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BUD:
Arriving at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're coming in on a late Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near GYD:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Car Rental Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and discover more of Baku and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Baku. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Budapest Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you want to go to Baku during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUD to GYD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Sumqayıt is just one of the many places in Azerbaijan waiting to be explored after you've seen Baku. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi, Juma Mosque and Dənizkənarı Park.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another favourite stop in Azerbaijan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Hazi Aslanov house-museum, Lənkəran şəhər Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi and Dənizkənarı park.
