Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Baku is UTC+4, which is four hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Your EDI to GYD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and GYD:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Sofia Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight is 96 €. A return plane ticket is currently 190 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from EDI to GYD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near GYD:
Pick up a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car and explore Baku and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car Hire Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Heydar Aliyev International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
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 drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Baku in April.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI 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. Around 48 kilometres north-west of Baku, a visit to Sumqayıt will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Saray Parkı, Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park.
Lankaran is another well-known destination in Azerbaijan and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. No trip is complete without dropping by Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.