Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Baku is seven hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SYD to GYD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYD and GYD:
Dubai Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Right now, $530 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,045. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SYD to GYD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SYD to GYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're coming in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near GYD:
Travel at your own speed with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and discover more of Baku and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the centre of Baku has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Baku based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Baku, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to GYD in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
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