Travelling from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Rome. Explore your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when organising your flight from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
Book a direct Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Rome. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku.
You can pick from 3 direct services each week between Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). This is the busiest route, with Wizz Air Malta offering a 1pm departure from FCO to GYD.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Rome to GYD.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Go straight to your destination from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Nonstop flights from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with Wizz Air Malta. This top carrier operates departures from FCO.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Wizz Air Malta between FCO and GYD.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to GYD. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
When it comes to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, 70.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
You can arrive at CIA from central Rome in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to GYD flight:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.18%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near GYD:
Grab a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car and explore Baku and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car Hire Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
The centre of Baku is about 24 kilometres from Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is R 805. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,522. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Rome to GYD, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
April is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Baku based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Rome to GYD plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Baku to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Heydar Aliyev International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres south-west of Baku, a visit to Lankaran will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Lankaran Lighthouse, Public beach and Heydar Aliyev Memorial Park.
Any trip through Azerbaijan isn't complete without visiting Saatlı. Heyder Eliyev Merkezi and Xələfli parkı(Khalafli park) are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is about 153 kilometres west of Baku.