Flying from Tehran to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Tehran's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Tehran to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) taking off from here.
Baku is 30 minutes ahead of Tehran. Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku, which is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Tehran to GYD.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like March. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Tehran
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
THR is around 13 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient place to stay before your flight from Tehran to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Consider Tehran Grand Hotel. Enjoy a good night's rest here before making your way to Tehran Mehrabad International Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tehran Mehrabad International Airport, 55% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Think about kicking off your trip from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). You can book a direct Tehran to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) plane ticket with departures from here.
You can board a direct flight from Tehran to GYD with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of IKA.
On the IKA to GYD route, Azerbaijan Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier is IranAir. Its Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights land as planned 75.0% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Tehran to IKA in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
The day before your Tehran to GYD flight, why not spend an extra night away? Relax at Remis Hotel or Rexan Hotel, which are near Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport.
76% of flights out of Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
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Getting from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Central Baku is around 26 kilometres from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
At the moment, R 1,246 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,290. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tehran to GYD.
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The best time to fly from Tehran to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Baku. August is when most people book flights from Tehran to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Tehran to GYD plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Tehran to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've seen Baku, now it's time to discover other corners of Azerbaijan. Journey about 209 kilometres southwest to Lankaran to check off its top attractions. From Hazi Aslanov house-museum to Lənkəran şəhər Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi and Dənizkənarı park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
