Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Baku's timezone is UTC+4, making Baku two hours ahead of Riga.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RIX to GYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Baltic is your gateway to exploring Baku (and perhaps some other great parts of Azerbaijan!). Browse the direct flights from Riga International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Air Baltic tops the list for bookings on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between RIX and GYD:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
At the moment, 102 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 224 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RIX to GYD, reserve your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to GYD.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Riga International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights that depart Riga International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Riga to Riga International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near RIX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Riga International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Riga International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GYD instead:
Grab a Heydar Aliyev International Airport rental car and discover Baku and beyond with your own set of wheels. Car Hire Baku, Thrifty and AZRENT are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Heydar Aliyev International Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good 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.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Baku in April.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport for August if you want to go to Baku during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RIX to GYD in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Azerbaijan
You've seen Baku, now it's time to explore more of Azerbaijan. Travel about 48 kilometres north-west to Sumqayıt to tick off its leading attractions. From Saray Parkı to Bələdiyyə bağı and Local Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Lankaran is another favourite destination in Azerbaijan and is around 193 kilometres south-west of Baku. No journey is complete without seeing Sahil parkı, Sütəmurdov Körpüsü and Avtobaza.