Travelling from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) departing from here.
Around 3 hours is the usual time it takes for a direct Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight.
Dubai and Baku (where Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located) share the UTC+4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
With 28 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is the most popular route. AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 2:30am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from DXB to GYD is with flydubai at 6:20pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dubai to GYD, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Get there in one go from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Nonstop flights from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport with flydubai. This well-known airline offers services from DXB.
Most travellers prefer to fly with flydubai from DXB to GYD.
With an impressive 89.36% of services arriving as planned, Azerbaijan Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Dubai International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Dubai International Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Al Maktoum International Airport:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
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Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
You can arrive at DWC from central Dubai in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Dubai to GYD flight? Check in to a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
About Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider staying in a hotel near GYD if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Baku. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Currently, $194 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $441. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Dubai to GYD, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Visit Baku in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Dubai 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 sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Baku 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 parts of Azerbaijan waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres southwest of Baku, a visit to Lankaran will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Hazi Aslanov house-museum, Lənkəran şəhər Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi and Dənizkənarı park.