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Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Baku (GYD)

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Flight deals from Istanbul to Baku Heydar Aliyev International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Baku Heydar Aliyev International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Baku.$328 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azerbaijan Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Baku Heydar Aliyev International.Inbound direct flight with Azerbaijan Airlines departs from Baku Heydar Aliyev International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.
Baku.$331 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul, returning Sat, 26 Jul.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azerbaijan Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Baku Heydar Aliyev International.Inbound direct flight with Azerbaijan Airlines departs from Baku Heydar Aliyev International on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.
Baku.$347 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azerbaijan Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Baku Heydar Aliyev International.Inbound direct flight with Azerbaijan Airlines departs from Baku Heydar Aliyev International on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.
Baku.$372 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 5 Aug.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azerbaijan Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Baku Heydar Aliyev International.Inbound direct flight with Azerbaijan Airlines departs from Baku Heydar Aliyev International on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.
Baku.$385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Baku Heydar Aliyev International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Baku Heydar Aliyev International on Tue, 9 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $385, select.
Baku.$390 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Mon, 30 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Baku Heydar Aliyev International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Baku Heydar Aliyev International on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $390, select.
Baku.$396 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Baku Heydar Aliyev International.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Baku Heydar Aliyev International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $396, select.
Baku.$397 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Feb.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Azerbaijan Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Baku Heydar Aliyev International.Inbound direct flight with Azerbaijan Airlines departs from Baku Heydar Aliyev International on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $397, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the Istanbul Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $390
Jul
from $331
Aug
from $424
Sep
from $460
Oct
from $429
Nov
from $432
Dec
from $440
Jan
from $431
Feb
from $397
Mar
from $328
Apr
Find prices
May
from $449
Cheapest month:March
Most expensive month:September

Direct flights from Istanbul to Baku Heydar Aliyev International

Istanbul to Baku Heydar Aliyev International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Baku below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Baku Heydar Aliyev International.

Istanbul to Baku: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$328
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 53 mins
Most popular airlineAzerbaijan Airlines
Average flights per week104

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Baku Heydar Aliyev International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Baku Heydar Aliyev International is $328. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Baku Heydar Aliyev International.
Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir fly direct from Istanbul to Baku Heydar Aliyev International.
As of June 2025, there are 109 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Baku Heydar Aliyev International.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Baku Heydar Aliyev International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Baku Heydar Aliyev International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Baku is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Azerbaijan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Baku Heydar Aliyev International.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.

  • Baku's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Baku one hour ahead of Istanbul.

  • Every week, there are 69 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, take the 01:15 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:50 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your IST to GYD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is your gateway to discovering Baku (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Azerbaijan!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between IST and GYD:

    • Esenboga International Airport

    • Milas-Bodrum Airport

    • Tbilisi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

  • Currently, $190 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $328. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from IST to GYD by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IST to GYD.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

  • If you're coming in on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near GYD:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and see more of Baku and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku

  • Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Baku. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Baku in April.

  • Book your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Baku during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • February sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IST to GYD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Azerbaijan

  • You've seen Baku, now it's time to explore other corners of Azerbaijan. Travel around 48 kilometres north-west to Sumqayıt to tick off its top sights. From Saray Parkı to Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Lankaran is another essential stop in Azerbaijan and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. No trip is complete without visiting Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.

Plan the rest of your trip from Istanbul to Baku

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.