Flying from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tbilisi Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Tbilisi and Baku are in the same timezone, UTC+4.
Take your pick of 35 weekly Tbilisi Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. The 02:40 departure with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the earliest available. AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:00.
To ensure you get on your TBS to GYD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Azerbaijan Airlines is your gateway to exploring Baku (and maybe even some other great corners of Azerbaijan!). Check out the direct flights from Tbilisi Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Azerbaijan Airlines.
Azerbaijan Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for TBS to GYD flights, with 85.58% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Handy information about Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
76% of flights that take off from Tbilisi Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Tbilisi Airport from central Tbilisi, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Tbilisi Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to TBS:
Arriving at Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tbilisi Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Grab a Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car and explore Baku and beyond with your own wheels. Car Rental Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Tbilisi Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Baku. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Tbilisi Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Baku, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TBS to GYD in February. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've visited Baku, now it's time to explore more of Azerbaijan. Journey about 48 kilometres north-west to Sumqayıt to tick off its popular sights. From Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi to Juma Mosque and Dənizkənarı Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Azerbaijan, consider Lankaran, roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. Hazi Aslanov house-museum, Lənkəran şəhər Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi and Dənizkənarı park are among the biggest draws.
