Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is four hours ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to GYD start at 21:50 — the earliest with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:05 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to GYD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is your gateway to discovering Baku (and perhaps some other great corners of Azerbaijan!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.
With a dependable 96.15% of services arriving on schedule, AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines has the best on-time record for LHR to GYD flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and GYD:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
R 2,539 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,199. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to GYD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Grab a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car and discover Baku and beyond with your own wheels. Car Hire Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride 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 around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Baku based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Sumqayıt is just one of the many cities in Azerbaijan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Baku. Around 48 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Azerbaijan, consider Lankaran, about 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza are key reasons to visit.