Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Baku is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your SFO to GYD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and GYD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
$602 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,295. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to GYD if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SFO? If you've booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near GYD:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and find adventure across Baku and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
From Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Baku in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Baku during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've done 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, your itinerary will be busy.
Lankaran is another sought-after destination in Azerbaijan and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. No trip is complete without experiencing Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.