Travelling from Colombo to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku. The city follows the UTC+4 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to GYD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Colombo to GYD that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between CMB and GYD include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
About Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GYD:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT to explore Baku and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Colombo to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Baku. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is R 4,506. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,923. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to GYD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Colombo to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Baku. October is when most people book flights from Colombo to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Colombo to GYD plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Baku to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres southwest of Baku, a trip to Lankaran will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Lankaran Lighthouse, Public beach and Heydar Aliyev Memorial Park.
Your trip through Azerbaijan should include a visit to Saatlı. Heyder Eliyev Merkezi and Xələfli parkı(Khalafli park) are highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 153 kilometres west of Baku.