Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Baku's timezone is UTC+4, making Baku eight hours ahead of Durham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your RDU to GYD flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Many passengers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
610 € is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 653 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to GYD, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RDU to GYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from RDU make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Follow your own route with a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Car Hire Baku, Thrifty or AZRENT and see more of Baku and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Baku in April.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Baku, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to GYD in February. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've seen Baku, now it's time to discover other corners of Azerbaijan. Journey about 48 kilometres north-west to Sumqayıt to tick off its top attractions. From Saray Parkı to Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku, Lankaran is another favourite stop in Azerbaijan. Start your sightseeing at Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.
