Flying from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the two main airports in Beijing.
The average time for a direct Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight is 8 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is four hours behind Beijing. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku.
The most popular route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). There are 3 direct services every week. AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines operates a 2:15am departure between PEK and GYD.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Beijing to GYD.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport taking off from PEK.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from PEK to GYD.
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. A reliable 92.86% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Beijing to GYD that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PEK and GYD include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
To get to PEK from central Beijing, it takes about 40 minutes to drive the 31 kilometres or so.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Daxing International Airport and GYD:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport (OVB)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to PKX from Beijing's centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is approximately 56 kilometres away.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Beijing to GYD flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
Daxing International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 88.83% of flights out of here land when expected.
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and experience the lesser-explored corners of Baku and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Central Baku is around 24 kilometres from Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Currently, 183 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 400 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Beijing to GYD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Beijing to GYD.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). July is the busiest month to visit Baku. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in April.
Lock in a Beijing 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 has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Heydar Aliyev International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've done Baku, now it's time to discover other corners of Azerbaijan. Travel around 209 kilometres south-west to Lankaran to check off its must-visit sights. From Lankaran Lighthouse to Public beach and Heydar Aliyev Memorial Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Any trip through Azerbaijan wouldn't be complete without visiting Saatlı. Heyder Eliyev Merkezi and Xələfli parkı(Khalafli park) are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 153 kilometres west of Baku.