Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): what you need to know
Beirut's timezone is UTC+2, making Beirut two hours behind Baku.
Leave plenty of time to make your GYD to BEY flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GYD and BEY:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight is R 2,996. A round-trip ticket is currently R 4,592. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from GYD to BEY, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. 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 driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to GYD:
Arriving at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
If you're landing on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BEY:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, city car or Advance Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Beirut and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to central Beirut
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to the centre of Beirut has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
August is the most popular month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Beirut in April.
Before locking in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Beirut, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GYD to BEY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Lebanon
Beirut is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Lebanon waiting to be explored. About 72 kilometres north-east of Beirut, a trip to Tripoli will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like AlSaboun Caravanserai, Amira Minkara - Mosque and محترف جميل جمال Atelier Jamil Jamal.
Around 40 kilometres south of Beirut, Sidon is another favourite stop in Lebanon. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Masjid Al Omary Al Kabir, Hammam Al Jadeed حمام الجديد and Saint Louis Castle.