Travelling from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Baku and Tbilisi are both in the UTC+4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from GYD to TBS start at 00:30 — the earliest with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:50 with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. In total, you can choose from 259 weekly Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your GYD to TBS flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Tbilisi (and then other destinations in Georgia) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Airline GEO SKY.
With a reliable 89.82% of services arriving as planned, AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines has the best on-time record for GYD to TBS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between GYD and TBS:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Esenboga International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
44 € is the best price for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport flight. Return flights start from 115 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GYD to TBS.
The cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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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 as scheduled.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to GYD:
Arriving at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TBS instead:
Grab a Tbilisi International Airport rental car and discover Tbilisi and beyond with your own set of wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tbilisi International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
From Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Tbilisi in April.
Lock in your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport for July if you want to explore Tbilisi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GYD to TBS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Georgia
Kutaisi is just one of the many cities in Georgia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tbilisi. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Bagrati Cathedral, Kutaisi Historical Museum and Kutaisi Botanical Garden.
Batumi is another must-experience destination in Georgia and is around 257 kilometres west of Tbilisi. No journey is complete without seeing Batumi Boulevard, Alphabetic Tower and Ali and Nino.