Travelling from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Zayed International Airport.
Baku and Abu Dhabi are in the UTC+4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
There are ten Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Zayed International Airport flights every week.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GYD to AUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has direct flights from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Zayed International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Abu Dhabi — and maybe even more of the United Arab Emirates if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi on this route.
With 77.5% of its services arriving as planned, Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating GYD to AUH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Zayed International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between GYD and AUH include:
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait Airport
Handy information about Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from GYD arrive at their destination without delay.
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Baku. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Zayed International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near GYD:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AUH if you're taking a late Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Zayed International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and venture far and wide through Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Give yourself a better shot at snagging the best deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Zayed International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a smart move.
Getting from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Zayed International Airport to the centre of Abu Dhabi has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Zayed International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Abu Dhabi. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is August, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Zayed International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GYD to AUH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, about 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland are key highlights.

