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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Baku Heydar Aliyev International flights are currently cheapest in March.

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London to Baku: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,000
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time5 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineAzerbaijan Airlines
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev International is R 3,337. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev International.
Azerbaijan Airlines flies direct from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev International.
As of June 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev International.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev International is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport on Thursday, 25 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Baku Heydar Aliyev International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Baku is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know

  • When organising a flight from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), you'll have your choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).

  • Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight.

  • Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku. The city follows the UTC+4 timezone and is four hours ahead of London.

  • The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). There are 3 direct services every week. AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines operates a 9:50pm departure between LHR and GYD.

  • Your flight from London to GYD won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • You can take a direct flight from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • When jetting out of LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.

  • The majority of passengers choose to book seats with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines between LHR and GYD.

  • AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines leads the way in punctuality. An impressive 96.15% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to GYD leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

  • The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:

  • Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • You can book a direct London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check if flying out of LGW makes more sense for your journey.

  • Take a direct flight from London to GYD with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This is one of the leading carriers operating this route out of LGW.

  • AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines attracts the most bookings on the LGW to GYD route.

  • AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying from London Gatwick Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, with 72.0% of its services arriving as planned.

  • Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and GYD:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

    • Tivat Airport (TIV)

  • You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to GYD flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:

  • 69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Lock in a plane ticket from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and GYD are:

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

    • Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)

  • STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:

  • The on-time performance rating of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.

About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GYD:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT to explore Baku and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight.

Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku

  • Heydar Aliyev International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Baku. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is R 1,000. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,336. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to GYD. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.

  • Affordable London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from London to GYD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a better deal is available.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

  • July is when most people book flights from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Plan your visit to Baku in April for a more laid-back experience.

  • Book a London to GYD plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Baku to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in February when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

Explore more of Azerbaijan

  • Baku has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Azerbaijan waiting to be discovered. About 209 kilometres south-west of Baku, a visit to Lankaran will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Lankaran Lighthouse, Public beach and Heydar Aliyev Memorial Park.

  • Next stop? Find your way to Saatlı. It's about 153 kilometres west of Baku and is known for highlights including Heyder Eliyev Merkezi and Xələfli parkı(Khalafli park).

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