Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Ashgabat Airport (ASB): what you need to know
Ashgabat's timezone is UTC+5, making Ashgabat one hour ahead of Baku.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your GYD to ASB flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Ashgabat Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GYD and ASB:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Moscow Domodedovo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
Right now, R 7,135 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Ashgabat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,472. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GYD to ASB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Ashgabat Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GYD to ASB.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from GYD arrive at their destination as scheduled 83.46% of the time.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Ashgabat Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
Step off your Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Ashgabat Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfy option within easy reach of ASB, check out Otel.
Getting from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) to central Ashgabat
Ashgabat Airport to central Ashgabat has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Ashgabat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Ashgabat in February.
Book your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Ashgabat Airport for July if you want to go to Ashgabat during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GYD to ASB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Turkmenistan
Ashgabat has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Turkmenistan waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres east of Ashgabat, a trip to Mary will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Bagtyyarlyk Seyilgahi, Memorial Square and Tebigat Seyilgahi.
Set out 386 kilometres north-west from Ashgabat to visit Balkanabat, another favourite among visitors to Turkmenistan. Kick off your sightseeing at Caravan Monument and Balkan Velayat Central Mosque.