Flying from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Baku is one hour behind Astana and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flights. The 01:00 departure with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Your NQZ to GYD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Baku (and then seeing more of Azerbaijan!) is a snap with AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight is 83 €. A return fare right now is 178 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from NQZ to GYD by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Central Astana to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to NQZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Book a hotel close to GYD if you're catching a late Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track 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.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Baku. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Baku in April.
The warmest month in Baku is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NQZ to GYD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've done Baku, now it's time to discover other parts of Azerbaijan. Journey around 48 kilometres north-west to Sumqayıt to tick off its leading sights. From Saray Parkı to Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Lankaran is another well-known destination in Azerbaijan and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. No journey is complete without a visit to Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.