Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Baku's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Baku 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LAX to GYD flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LAX and GYD include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight is R 5,761. A return plane ticket right now is R 12,336. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to GYD if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from LAX to GYD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Explore without limits with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and venture far and wide through Baku and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to central Baku has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Baku in April.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to GYD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Sumqayıt is just one of the many places in Azerbaijan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Baku. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another favourite stop in Azerbaijan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.