Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cologne is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Baku.
Your GYD to CGN flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between GYD and CGN:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Esenboga International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Right now, R 2,246 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,306. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from GYD to CGN, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GYD to CGN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport has a strong on-time record, 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 around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near GYD:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you're getting in on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CGN:
Grab a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car and explore Cologne and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Flex To Go and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to the centre of Cologne has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The quietest month for a flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cologne based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Cologne is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GYD to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.