Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Bologna.
To ensure you get on your BLQ to GYD flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BLQ and GYD:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
At the moment, 83 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 185 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BLQ to GYD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guglielmo Marconi Airport, data shows 74.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BLQ:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider booking a hotel close to GYD if you're on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and see more of Baku and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
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 reach the centre driving.
If you're taking 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 Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Baku in April.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to GYD in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan you should also see. About 48 kilometres north-west of Baku, a visit to Sumqayıt will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
Lankaran is another standout destination in Azerbaijan and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. No trip is complete without seeing Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.