Travelling from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Baku's timezone is UTC+4, making Baku four hours behind Guangzhou.
To ensure you catch your CAN to GYD flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between CAN and GYD include:
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
318 € is the best price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Return flights start from 656 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CAN to GYD, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CAN to GYD.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 86.05% of flights that take off from CAN reach their destination without delay.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you have a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GYD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and experience the lesser-explored corners of Baku and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Baku. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Baku. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Baku, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
Baku has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Azerbaijan just waiting to be discovered. About 48 kilometres north-west of Baku, a trip to Sumqayıt will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another favourite stop in Azerbaijan. Start your sightseeing at Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.