Travelling from Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Seattle.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Seattle to GYD.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Seattle to GYD that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SEA and GYD include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination without delay.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
PAE is about 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Seattle to GYD flight, stay in one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 80% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Book a hotel close to GYD if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight.
Getting from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
From Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, central Baku is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
R 6,509 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Return flights start from R 14,824. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to GYD if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Seattle to GYD.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). August is the most popular month to visit Baku. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Seattle to GYD plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've done Baku, now it's time to explore more of Azerbaijan. Travel about 209 kilometres southwest to Lankaran to tick off its must-visit sights. From Hazi Aslanov house-museum to Lənkəran şəhər Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi and Dənizkənarı park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
