Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town two hours behind Baku.
Your GYD to CPT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GYD and CPT include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is 386 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 785 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GYD to CPT if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cape Town International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83.46% of flights that depart GYD arrive at their destination on time.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GYD:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CPT if you have a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and venture far and wide through Cape Town and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Cape Town International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cape Town in April.
Before locking in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GYD to CPT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you're eager to discover another side of South Africa, consider Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are among its highlights.