Travelling from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dalaman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is one hour ahead of Dalaman.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DLM to GYD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Getting to Baku (and then exploring more of Azerbaijan!) is a breeze with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dalaman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dalaman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between DLM and GYD:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
76 € is the best price for a one-way Dalaman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Return flights start from 173 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DLM to GYD.
The cheapest month for flights from Dalaman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DLM to GYD.
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Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Dalaman Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.03% of flights that depart DLM land on time.
Dalaman Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Dalaman. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Dalaman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near DLM:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dalaman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Explore without limits with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and venture far and wide through Baku and beyond.
Lock in the best deal 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 to the centre of Baku has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Dalaman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Baku based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Dalaman Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DLM to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've visited Baku, now it's time to discover other parts of Azerbaijan. Travel about 48 kilometres north-west to Sumqayıt to tick off its leading sights. From Saray Parkı to Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Azerbaijan, consider Lankaran, roughly 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza are key highlights.