Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Dubai and Baku are in the same timezone, UTC+4.
Flights from DXB to GYD start from 02:30 — the earliest with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:20 with flydubai. Overall, you can take your pick of 28 weekly Dubai Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your DXB to GYD flight.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Baku (and then seeing more of Azerbaijan!) is a breeze with flydubai. This popular airline has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Flydubai is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Azerbaijan Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for DXB to GYD flights, with 89.36% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DXB and GYD:
Riyadh Airport
Muscat Airport
Imam Khomeini International Airport
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near DXB:
Arriving at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you have a late Dubai Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near GYD:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Car Rental Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and experience the lesser-explored corners of Baku and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Baku based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to GYD in February. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've seen Baku, now it's time to explore other corners of Azerbaijan. Travel about 48 kilometres north-west to Sumqayıt to check off its popular sights. From Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi to Juma Mosque and Dənizkənarı Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Azerbaijan, head for Lankaran, roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. Hazi Aslanov house-museum, Lənkəran şəhər Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi and Dənizkənarı park are the start of reasons to visit.


